Imaging and Microscopy Series

In April 1998, The Biological Bulletin launched a new series titled "Concepts in Imaging and Microscopy." This series was conceived of, and is supported by, the Optical Imaging Association (OPIA), an association of manufacturers and distributors of microscopes, imaging hardware and software, and related peripherals produced primarily for light microscopy.

One of the fundamental aims of the OPIA is to educate users of those instruments—scientists, students, and technical staff—about all aspects of imaging through the microscope. Moreover, because the techniques and applications of image acquisition, processing, and analysis have developed so rapidly during the past decade, and are continuing to develop, the OPIA also aims to make these advances known to a wide range of users in science and industry. The series is a means to these ends.

Dr. Shinya Inoué, an MBL Distinguished Scientist, is serving as Associate Editor for the series. Scientists who have developed or are using promising novel methods in imaging and microscopy are encouraged to submit papers for publication in this venue.

Castleman, K.R. Color image processing for microscopy. Biol. Bull. 194:100-107.

Dailey, M., G. Marrs, J. Satz, and M. Waite. Exploring biological structure and function with confocal microscopy. Biol. Bull. 197: 115-122.

Piston, D.W. Choosing objective lenses: the importance of numerical aperture and magnification in digital optical microscopy. Biol. Bull. 195:1-4.

Zochowski, M., M. Wachowiak, C.X. Falk, L. B. Cohen, Y.-w. Lam, S. Antic, and D. Zecevic. Imaging membrane potential with voltage-sensitive dyes. Biol. Bull. 198: 1-21.