Resources
E-BOOKS
Today the clonogenic assay, also known as the colony formation assay, is widely used in the field of cancer research as the formation of clones is interpreted as a trait of cancer cells with tumour initiating capabilities. In this e-book, we discuss the evolution of clonogenic assay, its examples, different ways to perform the clonogenic assay, most common FAQs asked in life science community about colony formation, and more.
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RESOURCES
This article highlights considerations for more sustainable live-cell imaging. Live-cell imaging enables researchers to determine not only whether, but also when and how certain cellular events occur in culture. Therefore, this technique is increasingly applied in cell research. The environmental footprint of live-cell imaging can be large, although more sustainable alternatives are also available within this experimental procedure. When looking for a live-cell imaging system, the following 5 factors can already increase sustainability with minimal effort: light source, connected computer, data storage, remote monitoring and analysis, and system complexity.
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CYTOSMART ACADEMY
In this blog post, life scientists share their true lab horror stories and lessons they learned the hard way. Do you have your own lab horror story? Feel free to share it with us!
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Laboratory automation is becoming a new reality in scientific research, due to the rapid technological advancement and the numerous benefits offered by this strategy. Here, we explain relevant commonly used terms in the field of laboratory automation, provide factors to be considered before automating a laboratory, summarize requirements for a successfully automated laboratory, and identify typical laboratories and sectors that fulfil the requirements and, therefore, could be easily and successfully automated.
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A recent study by Drews et al. (2021) focuses on examining broad neuroprotective qualities of losartan. The CytoSMART Lux3 FL fluorescence live-cell imager was used to monitor the motility of Aβ-affected astrocytes. To learn more about the use of the CytoSMART devices in life sciences, we asked Dr. Lusine Danielyan a few questions about her experience with using the Lux3 FL for live-cell imaging.
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PRESS RELEASES
8 June 2021, Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Today, CytoSMART Technologies has announced the launch of two new fluorescence live-cell imaging systems – the Lux3 FL Duo Kit and the Multi Lux3 FL. The CytoSMART Lux3 FL Duo Kit is a compact and cost-effective imaging system consisting of two fluorescence microscopes, designed for side-by-side comparison of cell cultures. The CytoSMART Multi Lux3 FL fluorescence live-cell imaging system consists of four compact Lux3 FL devices, equipped with two fluorescent (green and red) and one brightfield channel, and designed for long-term comparative studies and larger research teams.
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Avans University is one of the biggest universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. One of the programs they offer is Biology and Medical Laboratory Research. Last year, Avans received the CytoSMART Lux2 device to use for education purposes. To get an idea about their experiences with the Lux2 system, we got the opportunity to speak with the program's teachers and students about their use of live-cell imaging in the classroom. We want to give a special thanks to Avans for providing us their insights. Go to the interview here.
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PRESS RELEASES
On 28 April 2021 CytoSMART Technologies has announced the release of its first fluorescence cell counter. The CytoSMART Exact FL is an automated, dual fluorescence cell counter with an expanded field of view and unmatched performance.
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RESOURCES
CytoSMART and Qkine have partnered with organoid pioneers from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Stemnovate, and Hubrecht Organoid Technology (HUB) to facilitate an open and collaborative discussion about the key challenges facing pharma and biotech companies as they approach this pivotal stage of their organoid R&D programs. In this article, you will find the Q&A session questions and organoid experts' answers.
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E-BOOKS
In this e-book, we aim to provide tools to help you find the most suitable experimental setup and corresponding analysis method to investigate collective cell migration.
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