System Makes Studying Dynamics of Living Specimens Easy

Carl Zeiss’ VivaTome module for fluorescence microscopes is an optimal tool for developmental and cell biologists to examine the dynamics of living specimens without extensive prior knowledge of optical sectioning. It provides clear, easy-to-interpret, quantifiable results for biological specimens, regardless of whether it is a cell structure, tissue section, or living organism.

The module delivers high-quality microscope images with a low level of technical complexity. Using simple and economical white-light illumination, frame rates of 30 frames/sec are achieved. In addition, the entire spectrum of proprietary objective lenses can be used with a consistently high optical section quality.

The module captures the widefield and optical section data simultaneously, ensuring no information is lost. It can be attached to the Axio Observer, Axio Imager, and Axio Examiner microscope systems using a simple c-mount. Existing widefield systems are easily retrofitted. For more information, visit www.zeiss.de/vivatome.

The VivaTome is the result of the collaboration between Carl Zeiss and Aurox Ltd., Oxford, UK. It is based on the aperture correlation principle developed by Tony Wilson and collaborators at the Univ. of Oxford.

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