Kidney stoneswere traditionally analyzed after being ground into powder for chemical analysis. Thin-section preparation now makes it possible to analyze internal structures by tissue type and to observe growth patterns within the stone. ( The image below is a Winner of the Special Arts Award, 2023 NIKON JOICO AWARD_on Osaka Univ. Dr. Maruyama's article)

CFRP is a lightweight, high-strength material used in many applications, including aircraft and golf shafts. With thin-section preparation, internal features that are difficult to observe in conventional sections—such as voids and fiber/resin distribution—can be seen clearly.

Lasiotrichius succinctus (pronotum / thorax) Scale: 1 mm