Astonishing footage of abnormal cell movement in lungs wins 2026 Nikon video microscopy prize
The winning video shows abnormal airway cilia beating in a child with primary ciliary dyskinesia, highlighting how motion microscopy can aid diagnosis.
- On Wednesday, Nikon Instruments Inc. announced Dr. Ning Xu as the first-place winner of the 16th annual Nikon Small World in Motion competition for capturing abnormal airway cilia movement in a child with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia .
- The competition celebrates 16 years of microscopic photography to showcase scientific artistry. Eric Flem, senior manager of communications at Nikon Instruments, stated the video component allows researchers to "transform our understanding of the microscopic world."
- Xu utilized diffractive super-resolution microscopy to capture rapid ciliary movement at high resolution. Nguyen Nam Nhat earned second place for footage of a roundworm, while Benedikt Pleyer took third for his jellyfish larvae video.
- Understanding cilia movement through dozens of beat cycles helps scientists diagnose PCD, a genetic disorder affecting respiratory function. Xu stated the competition turns microscopy into a "shared language" for revealing biological details.
- This year, the contest received 347 entries from 40 countries, judged by specialists in science and advanced light microscopy. Entry forms for the 2027 Nikon Small World and Small World in Motion competitions are now available online.
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Astonishing footage of abnormal cell movement in lungs wins 2026 Nikon video microscopy prize
By Molly Finlay, Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — A stunning video capturing intricate cell movement in a child living with a rare genetic disorder has won the 16th annual Nikon Small World in Motion competition.Using an advanced microscopic imaging tool, Ning Xu of Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, observed the abnormal beating of airway cilia
16th Annual Nikon Small World in Motion Competition Winner Captures Abnormal Movement of Airway Cilia in a Child with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
/PRNewswire/ -- Nikon Instruments Inc. today unveiled the winners of its 16th annual Nikon Small World in Motion video competition, an integral component of...
Microscopic image of Ning Xu shows abnormal eyelash beat in children with genetic disease CPD
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