Leave the tools alone though
There are legitimate uses for the PS tools. I've used them for science images, not to alter the data but do things like remove bubbles and things from shots of samples in liquid. They come out bright and are distracting. Better tools to do this are a boon, used carefully and with a solid eye on the rules of research misconduct. But trying to tweak biological samples is always going to lead to wrongdoing and pain. Background, light, sharpness, contrast. The latter two used very, very lightly indeed.
Most of my efforts went into taking better photos which did not need editing. Careful tweaking of light angles etc. Waiting until someone had walked past the scope before taking the shot (vibration) type of thing. I used to do transmission electron microscopy, in the basement but you could tell when a truck drove down the road outside.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
