#26 — Cryo-EM is a revolutionary imaging method that lets us see complex biostructures at higher and higher resolutions.

But do you understand the mind-blowing science behind this technique? And what is cryo-electron microscopy, anyway? Why is the cryogenic aspect important, and how did it seemingly go from nothing to the big time? In the latest episode of Mentors At Your Benchside, we answer all of these questions and more!

Check out the corresponding online article to access loads of follow-up resources to deepen your understanding of this topic.[1] Also, check out our related articles covering crucial sample preparation considerations for cryo-EM and its history from obscure to Nobel Prize winner. [2,3]



Resources:
1. What Is Cryo-Electron Microscopy? Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/62871/what-is-cryo-electron-microscopy/
2. Cryo-EM Sample Prep: 5 Crucial Considerations. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/62619/cryo-em-sample-prep/
3. A Short History of Cryo-Electron Microscopy: Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/62839/history-of-cryo-electron-microscopy/