Microscopy Image Analysis Laboratory

January 23 COVER SCIENCE Human cells infected with the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii visualized by scanning electron microscopy. In the foreground are parasites (yellow-green) rupturing out of a dying host cell (blue); in the background is an intact host cell containing a large parasite-filled vacuole. See page 530) Image: Sasha Meshinchi, Michael Robinson, Bjorn Kafsack, and Vern Carruthers

Open Letter for obtaining a multiphoton confocal microscope

Demonstration of a novel new confocal from Leica: the TCS SP5 X View Brochure
The Microscopy and Image-analysis Laboratory (MIL) will be hosting a demonstration of a novel new confocal from Leica: the TCS SP5 X. This system uses a white light tunable laser and offers the operator up to eight excitation lines active simultaneously. Prior to the demonstration, Leica Microsystems Representatives will present a seminar: "The White-Light Laser Innovation" on Monday November 10th in room 3515 BSRB from 2-3:00.
The system will be operational on Tuesday, November 11 for two hour appts. through Thursday November 20th. There will be a special afternoon session addressing FRET and FRAP applications with user samples on Wednesday, November 12th. Appointments in advance are necessary. Please contact either Chris Edwards or Kris Fertig to schedule an appointment. Priority access will be given to those who bring actual ongoing research samples.

Nikon AZ100 Hybrid Multizoom Microscope

Invitrogen Molecular Probes Bus Tour