Feb. 08, 2010

The Fast Track to Superresolution

The Leica TCS STED CW is the most uncomplex way to nanoscopy for research. The system resolves structures smaller than 80 nm - with purely optical methods. The depletion lasers and emission lasers in the visible spectral range enable researchers to use conventional dyes such as Alexa 488, FITC and Oregon Green and beyond that established fluorescence proteins such as YFP. Dynamics of sub-cellular processes can be imaged due to this flexibility and the system's ability of fast data acquisition. This means: live cell imaging below the diffraction limit. moreNov. 03, 2009

Quantify Life!

Leica Microsystems has launched a new platform for biophysical measurements. The Leica TCS SMD Series is based on a Leica TCS SP5 true confocal spectral microscope with specific SMD (Single Molecule Detection) hardware and data acquisition and analysis software (SymPhoTime, by PicoQuant). The platform offers the necessary equipment for Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy or Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging methods. A combination of FCS and FLIM that introduces new methods with the FLCS technology (Fluorescence Lifetime Correlation Spectroscopy) is additionally available. more