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PRESS RELEASES September 6th 2021

After a successful winter initiative, CytoSMART Research Grant project resumes again

6 September 2021, Eindhoven, The Netherlands - CytoSMART Technologies today opened the application of CytoSMART Research Grant for 2021 Autumn. The CytoSMART Research Grant is an initiative to help motivated students and researchers improve their project's quality. The grant offers one of the CytoSMART live-cell imaging devices that can be used for research purposes for a specified period. The CytoSMART automated incubator-friendly microscopes are suitable for monitoring cell cultures in any research topic that could benefit from live-cell imaging. The application period starts on September 6 and will last until October 15, 2021.

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PRESS RELEASES August 10th 2021

CytoSMART introduces new, label-free live-cell microscopy solutions with high image quality

10 August 2021, Eindhoven, The Netherlands - CytoSMART Technologies today announced the launch of the new brightfield live-cell imaging system – the CytoSMART Lux3 BR. It is a small brightfield microscope, equipped with a high-quality 6.4 MP CMOS camera. The new live-cell imager is designed to work inside a standard cell culture incubator as all other CytoSMART microscopes, without disturbing temperature, airflow, and optimum culture conditions for the cells. This allows researchers to perform long-term live-cell imaging experiments, ensuring optimal cell growth and health. Very detailed brightfield images can be captured using the new device. In both x- and y-direction, 2072 pixels combined with 1.45 mm field of view provide a resolution of 0.7 µm/pixel. Even at the commonly required image resolution of 300 dpi for printed (scientific) publications, these images can fill the entire page width if desired, without compromising the image quality.

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E-BOOKS July 27th 2021

E-book: The Clonogenic Assay

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 July 16th 2021

5 factors to consider when choosing a sustainable live-cell imaging system

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 June 24th 2021

Life Scientists Horror Stories (Part I)

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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RESOURCES June 21st 2021

To automate, or not to automate, that’s the question

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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RESOURCES June 9th 2021

Visualizing astroglial motility in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease using live-cell imaging [Interview with Dr. Lusine Danielyan]

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 June 8th 2021

CytoSMART expands fluorescence live-cell imaging possibilities for simultaneous comparative studies

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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RESOURCES May 7th 2021

Live-cell imaging in education [Interview Q&A]

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 April 28th 2021

CytoSMART redefines automated cell counting with a new fluorescence cell counter

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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