Mesoscopes
Information about our MicroCTs and Stereomicroscopes.
Gala (Leica M205FCA)
Modality: Fluorescence, colour brightfield
Fluorophores: DAPI, GFP, mCherry, AF647, CFP, YFP
Manufacturer: Leica Microsystems
Objectives: 0.63x, 1.0x, 1.6x, 2.0x
Software: LASX
Application: Epifluorescence, colour brightfield, large image capture, z-stacking, instant computational clearing (ICC)
Pippin (Leica M165FC)
Modality: Colour brightfield
Fluorophores: DAPI, GFP, RFP, mCherry
Manufacturer: Leica Microsystems
Objectives: 0.5x, 1.0x
Software: LASX
Application: Colour brightfield, embryo dissection
Micro-CT systems (Skyscan 1172 and Skyscan 1076)
Modality: Micro-computed tomography
Manufacturer: Bruker
Resolution: 9 mm (1076) 3 mm (1172)
Software: custom-made by Skyscan
Application: 3D imaging of bone and contrasted soft tissue