An introduction to atomic force microscopy

Cell and tissue biology Imaging Molecular biology Nanomedicine

What is atomic force microscopy (AFM) and what can it tell us about a biological sample? Find out in this introductory video. 

From generating 3D images of sample surfaces to characterizing their nanomechanical properties, AFM offers researchers a comprehensive tool for investigating their cell samples and tissue slices, with applications in several different fields, including nanomedicine, diagnostics and tissue engineering. 

Animation by Kristian Baycroft-Willmott. Script and voiceover by Beatrice Bowlby.

This video is part of the BioTechniques In Focus on AFM, in association with Bruker BioAFM. Check out the infographic to learn more.

This feature was supported by Bruker BioAFM.