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November 7, 2017

MBF Bioscience unveils whole mouse brain automatic region delineation and cell mapping with the Allen Mouse Brain Reference Atlas

by Pasang
in Software Applications For Quantitive Analysis, Neurolucida®, Biolucida, Company News, Software & Microscope Integrated Systems, Scientific Applications & Use Cases, Stereo Investigator®, Artificial Intelligence, MBF Products & Service Solutions, BrainMaker®, NeuroInfo®, Big Image Data Management Solutions, Additional Subject Matter, 3D Reconstruction
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  Analyzing cellular populations within specific anatomies in brain images requires expertise in both neuroanatomy and cellular identification. This typically involves a scientist comparing experimental images with a reference atlas and manually delineating anatomical regions and marking cell populations within. NeuroInfo®, a revolutionary new technology from MBF Bioscience, enables researchers to automatically identify and delineate mouse brain regions based on the publicly available Allen Mouse Brain...

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August 3, 2017

MBF Bioscience and the Journal of Neuroscience Research to award NeuroArt contest winners with placement on the journal’s covers

by Pasang
in Company News, Additional Subject Matter
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Diversity of Enteric Glial Cells - April NeuroArt Juror's Choice Winner Marissa Puzan, Boston University MBF Bioscience and the Journal of Neuroscience Research announced today that beginning this month, the Juror’s Choice winner in the NeuroArt image contest will be featured on the cover of the Journal of Neuroscience Research. Winners also have the opportunity to publish an editorial article or a research paper in the journal....

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April 12, 2017

MBF Bioscience Unveils Redesigned Interface for Neurolucida and Stereo Investigator version 2017

by Pasang
in Neurolucida®, Company News, Stereo Investigator®, Software & Microscope Integrated Systems, MBF Products & Service Solutions, Additional Subject Matter
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Neuroscientists can now analyze the size and complexity of neurons and collect unbiased stereology data with greater speed and efficiency We are happy to announce the release of Neurolucida and Stereo Investigator version 2017. This version features a completely revamped user interface that’s intuitive and easy to navigate.   “Neurolucida and Stereo Investigator version 2017 are completely redesigned to improve the user experience and increase productivity,” said Jack...

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March 24, 2017

A complete guide to imaging and analyzing spines and neurons with Neurolucida 360

by Pasang
in Software Applications For Quantitive Analysis, Scientific Applications & Use Cases, MBF Products & Service Solutions, Additional Subject Matter, Neurolucida®360, 3D Reconstruction, Neuron Reconstruction
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Following a well-designed protocol is essential to achieving accurate and consistent results in scientific research. Now, scientists using Neurolucida 360 for dendritic spine and neuron analysis can follow a published set of guidelines to ensure optimal confocal data series for proper dendritic spine quantification and neuron reconstruction. The paper, written by MBF Bioscience scientists and researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai...

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February 16, 2017

Exercise changes astrocytes and eases symptoms of neurodegenerative disorders

by Pasang
in Neurolucida®, Software & Microscope Integrated Systems, MBF Products & Service Solutions, Additional Subject Matter, Alzheimer’s Disease, 3D Reconstruction
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Astrocytes (GFAP) in the dentate gyrus of a mouse hippocampus. Image courtesy of Dr. Ahmad Salehi, Stanford University.   It is well known that physical exercise eases the symptoms of neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and helps to prevent their onset. Researchers at Stanford University are working on figuring out how it happens.   In their study, published in the journal Brain Structure and Function, scientists in Dr....

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February 15, 2017

NeuroArt Image Contest Celebrates the Beauty of the Brain

by Pasang
in Company News, Press Release, Additional Subject Matter
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MBF Bioscience is sponsoring a new image contest that encourages scientists and artists to share their views of the brain   Williston, VT— The NeuroArt image contest brings together scientists, artists, and neuroscience enthusiasts from around the world to share their view of the brain. Any image of the brain is accepted, including but not limited to microscope images, pencil drawings, and paintings.   Eligible contestants can visit neuroart.com/image-contest...

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September 15, 2016

Stereological Study Reveals Neuron and Glia Proliferation in Hippocampus of Lithium-Treated Mice

by Pasang
in Company News, Scientific Applications & Use Cases, Software & Microscope Integrated Systems, Stereo Investigator®, MBF Products & Service Solutions, Additional Subject Matter, Stereology
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The optical fractionator probe was used to quantify the number of neurons and glia in the dentate gyrus   Doctors have used lithium to treat patients with bipolar disorder since the 1970s. Known for its efficacy in stabilizing patients' moods by regulating manic episodes, lithium is also associated with a decreased risk of suicide. But while this naturally occurring element is the most widely prescribed medication for...

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July 6, 2016

Scientists Observe Differences Between Brains of Stressed and Unstressed Rats After Fear Conditioning

by Pasang
in Neurolucida®, Software & Microscope Integrated Systems, Scientific Applications & Use Cases, MBF Products & Service Solutions, Additional Subject Matter, Neuron Reconstruction
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[caption id="attachment_6403" align="aligncenter" width="632"] This figure illustrates the separate and combined effects of acute stress and fear conditioning/extinction on dendritic morphology of pyramidal neurons in the infralimbic region of medial prefrontal cortex. Each neuron shown is a composite made up of apical (blue) and basilar (orange) arbor near the mean of the group. The apical and basilar arbors of each composite are from different neurons....

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May 26, 2016

Neurolucida 360 v2.7: A minor release with major new features

by Pasang
in Company News, Software Applications For Quantitive Analysis, MBF Products & Service Solutions, Additional Subject Matter, Neurolucida®360
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The 3 algorithms in Neurolucida 360 were used in combination to create a smooth, accurate reconstruction   Minor releases typically don't include new features, but Neurolucida 360 isn't an ordinary piece of software. Neurolucida 360 v2.7 has many new features and improvements, including: A new automatic tracing algorithm - Rayburst Crawl Capture videos of your rotating neuron reconstructions for presentations and publications New backbone length analysis for dendritic spines Improved handling of images...

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May 18, 2016

MBF Bioscience to Open European Headquarters in the Netherlands

by Pasang
in Company News, Additional Subject Matter
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MBF Bioscience announced today that it will open a European Sales and Support office in Delft, the Netherlands. Masha Stern, who has been the Manager of Technical Support and Training at MBF Bioscience headquarters in Vermont for 11 years, will become the Managing Director of MBF Europe. The new office is scheduled to open September 2016.   “Our new European Office is a result of the continually...

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