Researchers at Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich have developed a new microscope that significantly improves how bioluminescent signals in living cells can be observed.

The system, known as QIScope, is built around a highly sensitive camera technology capable of detecting extremely low levels of light. With sharper image resolution, a wider field of view, and integration with other imaging methods, QIScope opens new opportunities for studying living systems in greater detail and over longer periods.

The work is published in the journal Nature Methods.