Nikon Eclipse Ni confocal microscope for bioscience, medical research

Posted on May 13, 2012 by grathbone

Nikon’s development in confocal microscopes is continuing with the new Eclipse Ni range of upright biological microscopes.

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Nikon microscope named a top innovation by The Scientist

Posted on April 27, 2012 by grathbone

Nikon’s N-SIM Super Resolution Microscope has been recognised as one of the top innovations of last year by a leading US journal. Continue reading →

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Nikon reveals enhanced C2 plus confocal microscope

Posted on March 27, 2012 by grathbone

Nikon has developed an enhanced C2 plus confocal microscope for evolved live cell confocal imaging.

Created in response to increasing demand for live cell confocal imaging, Nikon Instruments came up with the C2 plus as Continue reading →

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Confocal microscopes used in analysis of wound healing

Posted on February 29, 2012 by grathbone

Researchers are using confocal microscopes to try and understand how the human body heals itself.

The new study, which is published in the journal Biology of the Cell and funded by the Biotechnology Continue reading →

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Newcastle University enhances capabilities with Nikon confocal microscopes

Posted on January 31, 2012 by grathbone

Newcastle University has ramped-up its medical imaging capabilities with investment in new Nikon equipment, including confocal microscopes. Continue reading →

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Nikon confocal microscope image scoops top award

Posted on December 21, 2011 by grathbone

An image taken with a Nikon confocal microscope has captured first place in the 2011 Nikon Small World Competition.

Each year the competition honours the top photomicrographs from around the world and this year’s top spot went to Dr Igo Siwanowicz. Continue reading →

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Nikon software upgrade for confocal microscopes

Posted on November 28, 2011 by grathbone

Nikon has this month released an upgrade for its NIS-Elements software for confocal microscopes and other imaging equipment.

Version 4.0 of the microscope and camera software enables users to control all the latest Nikon systems, meaning whatever platform they use they are familiar with the platform. Continue reading →

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Nikon’s next generation confocal microscope

Posted on August 30, 2011 by grathbone

Nikon’s next generation confocal microscope is the C2, a modular laser device for entry and mid-level imaging.

The confocal laser point scanning microscope builds on Nikon’s superior optical technology to give increased accuracy and speed.

It incorporates the latest version 3.2 of NIS-Elements C software, which is an easy-to-use and versatile imaging software platform for complete control with a range of imaging options, whether confocal or widefield. Continue reading →

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Nikon microscopes for live cell confocal imaging

Posted on July 25, 2011 by grathbone

Nikon Instruments’ LiveScan Swept Field Confocal Microscope is the ideal lab kit for live cell confocal imaging with significant enhancements to aid scientific discovery.

The enhanced capabilities come from the design of a user-selectable aperture for excitation and emission, with choices of multiple pinholes or a slit scanning position. Continue reading →

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The benefits of a confocal microscope

Posted on June 2, 2011 by grathbone
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Confocal microscopes are vital for labs

Confocal microscopes use point illumination and an optically conjugate plate with a pinhole in front of the detector to eliminate the out-of-focus light from areas of the specimen not being observed.

 

This improves optical resolution greatly over wide-field microscopes and fluorescence microscopes, although it does decrease signal intensity and increase the need for long exposures. Continue reading →

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