Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is the most common and serious form of inherited dyslipidaemia. FH is characterised by elevated plasma total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) levels from birth, frequently with other clinical signs such as tendon xanthomata. Increased...
Within the field of optical microscopy there are dozens of specialist techniques, all with their own particular characteristics. As a result using microscopes seriously for the first time can be a daunting task. This briefing provides newcomers to microscopy with an informative yet concise...
This EKB provides an introduction to electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD). It explains how the technique works, including how the crystal structure is determined from the patterns produced by diffracted electrons, and outlines the kind of information that EBSD can produce. The briefing also...
Imagine you can determine the elemental composition of a sample without preparation. No need to polish to produce a flat, homogeneous surface, or otherwise grind, dissolve or cut sample material. Irregular-shaped specimens aren’t a problem and measurement is non-destructive so the sample isn’t...