Imaging Facility

Make: Leica

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Confocal microscopes are often used for the visualization and analysis of subcellular structures and biomolecules, such as proteins, in fixed and live specimens. Confocal laser scanning microscopy images samples by means of optical sectioning. The benefit of confocal imaging is a dramatically increased contrast by the removal of out-of-focus  fluorescence signals. It is well suited for time-lapse imaging, fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy, fluorescence recovery after photobleaching , FRET and FCS measurements.

Make: Nikon

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A fluorescence microscope works by combining the magnifying properties of the light microscope with fluorescence emitting properties of compounds. Fluorescence microscopy uses a high-intensity light source that excites a fluorescent molecule called a fluorophore in the sample observed. 

Make: Licor 

Model: Odyssey DLX 

Odyssey DLx Imaging System provides accurate digital images, without the hassles and unpredictability of film and with great sensitivity and no image saturation. Multiplex with two fluorescent colors to see even more data. Powerful, precise laser excitation and specialized optics enable the Odyssey DLx to provide high signal-to-noise ratios and outstanding image quality.