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Life Scientists Horror Stories (Part 1)
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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Label-free live-cell imaging versus fluorescence live-cell imaging - CytoSMART Academy
Here we compare label-free live-cell imaging versus fluorescence live-cell imaging.
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How does label-free live-cell imaging work? - CytoSMART Academy
In this video, we explain the techniques behind label-free live-cell imaging, focusing on brightfield, phase contrast, and differential interference contrast (DIC) microscopy.
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How does fluorescence live-cell imaging work? - CytoSMART Academy
In this video, we briefly explain the technique behind fluorescence live-cell imaging.
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The history of live-cell imaging - CytoSMART Academy
In this video, we explain the fascinating history of live-cell imaging and how it became a popular and recognized tool for in vitro experiments during the years.
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How can live-cell imaging benefit universities? - Part 3 - Lux2 for educational purposes
Most universities or other educational facilities make use of traditional microscope systems to teach students everything about cells, tissues, and to perform experiments.
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How can live-cell imaging help life science students? - Part 2 - Lux2 for educational purposes
Besides the fact that the Lux2 is very efficient in the practical way of use, creating time-lapse videos with the Lux2 can contribute significantly to the way students develop cell culture techniques and understand dynamic cellular processes.
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Can your University use live-cell imaging in a classroom? - Part 1 - Lux2 for educational purposes
Live-cell imaging is the study of living cells using time-lapse microscopy. It is a technology that can contribute to a better understanding of biological functions through the study of dynamic cellular processes. However, besides the contribution to research, it can also pay a significant contribution to the way certain educational programs are currently organized.
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How to improve your stem cell culture with the CytoSMART Lux2 - CytoSMART Academy
This video describes how the Lux2 (CytoSMART Technologies) can help and improve your stem cell culture.
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Issues when using human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUC MSCs) - CytoSMART Academy
There is a number of issues associated with using mesenchymal stem cells derived from the umbilical cord. The isolation and culture of these cells take a long time - from several days up to several weeks. Once enough cells have been isolated, they need to be expanded to achieve the desired cell concentration. Because this process can take up to several weeks, it needs more handling steps (e.g. medium change, cell monitoring), which increases the chances of culture contamination. In addition, the stem cell culture cannot get too confluent or it will lose its potential. The cells will also start to differentiate into (unwanted) cell types or stop proliferating at all. If this happens, all the time and work will have been in vain.
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