Said to be the first confocal imaging unit designed to meet the budgets of individual scientists without compromising sensitivity or image quality
The development over the last 20 years of laser scanning microscopy (LSM) has revolutionised the study of biological samples and tissue sections, enabling subtle changes and molecular interactions to be monitored in living cells.
Many of the major LSM innovations were first introduced by Bio-Rad and the company says it is again at the forefront of developments. With the launch of CellMap, it is offering individual scientists the first confocal imaging unit based exclusively on solid state lasers.
Specially designed to meet budget limitations without compromising sensitivity or image quality the system boasts one of the most simple user interfaces ever.
Bio-Rad is launching CellMap with two models - CellMap ID and CellMap IC.
With its 488nm and 532nm lasers, CellMap IC is suitable for the visualisation of GFP/FITC/TRITC/Cy3 labelled proteins and structures.
CellMap ID, with its 405nm and 488nm lasers, is ideal for autofluorescence studies and for studying DAPI/CFP stained nuclei and GFP/FITC labelled proteins in cells.
CellMap is initially available on the Nikon TE2000 and E600 microscopes.
