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A new study from Yale University, published in Science Advances (Ziolkowski et al.), overturns a decades-old model of how the Pacinian corpuscle, the receptor responsible for detecting transient touch and high-frequency vibration in skin, actually works. Led by Elena Gracheva and Sviatoslav Bagriantsev, the team used the Compresstome to prepare tissue for high-resolution electron microscopy, […]
Written by Abby Chu on August 26, 2026
Key Takeaways A new study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and Harvard Medical School, generated with Precisionary’s Compresstome vibrating microtome, extends viable human precision-cut liver slice (PCLS) culture to 10 to 14 days, far beyond the field baseline where fewer than 7% of published PCLS studies maintain culture past 72 hours. During extended […]
Written by Abby Chu on August 5, 2026
At Precisionary Instruments, our ultimate goal is to support scientists throughout their careers and we absolutely love following them as they become successful in their respective fields. There is nothing more rewarding than partnering with brilliant minds, watching their projects evolve, and celebrating their monumental milestones. Today, we are thrilled to shine a Lab Spotlight […]
Written by Abby Chu on May 22, 2026
Introducing the Levinger Lab and PhD Candidate Heidi Kreckel At Colorado State University, the Levinger Lab—led by Professor Nancy E. Levinger—has long been a pioneer in exploring how molecules behave in nanoconfined environments. Recently, the Levinger group has added studies exploring how plant material can withstand cryoprotectant treatments that help it survive at ultralow temperatures. […]
Written by Abby Chu on January 26, 2026
