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Christoph J Engelbrecht1, Klaus Greger, Emmanuel G Reynaud

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Area of Science:

  • Life Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Microscopy

Background:

  • Advances in life sciences require methods to observe dynamic processes in physiologically relevant conditions.
  • Current methods often lack the precision or environmental mimicry needed for in-vivo studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and apply a novel technique combining plasma-induced laser nanosurgery with SPIM for 3D biological sample manipulation.
  • To enable precise perturbation and observation of dynamic processes in complex, 3D biological systems.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of plasma-induced laser nanosurgery with 3D optically sectioning light-sheet fluorescence microscopy (SPIM).
  • Application to 3D biological model systems, including cell cultures and whole organisms.
  • Utilizing arbitrary 3D ablation patterns for targeted sample perturbation.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated precise manipulation at scales from sub-microns (microtubules) to macroscopic (Zebrafish fins).
  • Successfully disrupted cell membranes within MDCK-cysts and performed macroscopic cutting.
  • Enabled dynamic process studies, such as laser-induced hemocyte migration in live embryos.

Conclusions:

  • The combined SPIM-microscalpel system offers a powerful tool for 3D biological research.
  • This method provides precise control and minimal damage, facilitating in-vivo-like studies.
  • Opens new avenues for investigating dynamic biological processes in complex 3D environments.