Dolomite has teamed up with the Cambridge University to develop the Embryo Immobilisation Chip, ideal for the immobilisation and observation of embryos or cell aggregates of up to 150um in diameter.
In collaboration with Cambridge University's Gurdon Institute, Dolomite, a manufacturer of microfluidic solutions, has introduced the Embryo Immobilisation Chip.
The company claims that the chip is ideal for the immobilisation and observation of embryos or cell aggregates of up to 150um in diameter.
In the past, live imaging of a large number of small non-adherent samples, for a long time and at high-resolution, has been very difficult to achieve due to movements of the sample during handling processes.
Working closely with Bernhard Stauss and the Gurdon Institute, Dolomite has addressed these challenges by developing a glass microfluidic device, optimised for high-resolution imaging and high throughput experimentation.
Featuring over 250 well chambers, the Embryo Immobilisation Chip keeps samples in position throughout imaging as well as during mounting from the microscope, allowing observations to be carried out over a number of days.
Once viewing is complete, users can easily retrieve samples from the device for further analysis, including fixation, staining or genotyping.
