Ciliates, a group of single-celled ciliated eukaryotes, have been studied since the dawn of light microscopy, with over 10,000 species described. Cilia are the key feature of ciliates and contribute to their diversity. They vary in length, covering the cell surface or specific parts, or can bundle to form cirri. Staining cilia... read full story
"Our method entails utilizing live-cell tubulin dyes to stain fixed ciliate cells, presenting a highly efficient and practical option for ciliate research,"