Abstract:
수분 보유 매질이 배치된 기판; 상기 수분 보유 매질 내에 함유된 생물학적 물질; 상기 생물학적 물질을 관찰하기 위한 관찰 도구; 상기 생물학적 물질을 상기 기판으로부터 분리하기 위한 추출 도구; 상기 수분 보유 매질로부터 증발하는 수분을 보충하기 위한 수분 공급부; 및 상기 기판과 상기 수분 공급부 사이에 존재하는 영역의 온도 혹은 습도를 측정하는 습도 제어부를 포함하는 생물학적 물질 분리장치가 제공된다.
Abstract:
A device for rapid non-destructive genetic material collection can include a multi-reservoir array (202) and a movement mechanism. The multi-reservoir array (202) can include multiple reservoirs (204). A plurality of the multiple reservoirs (204) can include an abrasive surface (210) capable of retaining a source of genetic material in a liquid carrier. The abrasive surface (210) has a roughness. The movement mechanism can be operable to move the multi-reservoir array (202) in an oscillating motion sufficient to create relative movement between the abrasive surface (210) and the source of the genetic material in order to remove a portion of genetic material from the source of the genetic material without destroying the source of the genetic material or the portion of the genetic material that is removed.
Abstract:
A diffusion test system is disclosed. The system comprises a base plate (13; Fig. 5) having a plurality of wells (14), each well having a blind end (51). The system comprises at least one elongate hollow plug (42), each plug comprising a wall (63; Fig. 13) running between first and second open ends (61, 62; Fig. 13) and defining a cavity (64; Fig. 13) therein. Each plug is configured to be removably securely-insertable into a respective well. The system may also comprise at least one magnetic agitator (43), each magnetic agitator configured to be receivable in a respective cavity.
Abstract:
The invention related to a device (100) for culturing a biological material, said device comprising a first element (2) and a second element (4); wherein said first element (2) is having an extension in a lengthwise direction (X), an extension in a transverse direction (Y) and an extension in a direction (Z) perpendicular to the lengthwise direction as well as to the transverse direction; wherein said second element (4) is having an extension in a lengthwise direction (X), an extension in a transverse direction (Y) and an extension in a direction (Z) perpendicular to the lengthwise direction as well as to the transverse direction; wherein said first element (2) comprises one or more rods (6, 6', 6", 6"', 8, 8', 8", 8"'); wherein said second element (4) comprises a cylindrical compartment (26) comprising a first open end (30) confined by a rim (32); wherein the outer dimensions of said first element (2) and the inner dimensions of said compartment (26) in said second element (4) are adapted to each other in such a way that the first element can be slit in and out of the compartment in the second element, in a lengthwise direction (X), thereby changing the accessibility to one or more of the plurality of culture wells 24 between an exposed configuration in which the culture wells are accessible and not covered by the second element (4), and a closed configuration in which the culture wells are covered by the second element (4).
Abstract:
An automated analysis instalment operates to detect inadequate dispensation of a fluidic substance on a tray. The instrument includes an image capturing device to capture an image of at least a portion of the tray including a receptacle portion and a surrounding portion around the receptacle portion. The instrument then identifies the surrounding portion of the at least the portion of the tray in the image, evaluates color components of the image corresponding to the surrounding portion of the at least the portion of the tray, and determines whether the fluidic substance is present on the surrounding portion of the at least the portion of the tray based on at least one of the color components.
Abstract:
The invention relates to means and methods for cell culturing and cell analysis, in particular to devices designed for growth, maintenance and/or microscopic analysis of 3D cell culture models, like cell aggregates or spheroids. Provided is an insert plate for detachably attaching to a standardized microplate and having a plurality of wells, the insert plate having a main body comprising a plurality of tubes for receiving a sample, each tube having a liquid impermeable optically clear bottom portion to allow for microscopic imaging and wherein at least part of said bottom portion has a concave arcuate surface, the plurality of tubes being positioned to fit into and align with a corresponding well of the microplate when the microplate and the insert plate are attached. Also provided is an assembly of the insert plate and a microplate.
Abstract:
A solid fluorescence standard that can be used to calibrate and/or normalize a device (e.g., a scientific instrument) that is configured for generating and collecting fluorescence data. A fluorescence standard disclosed herein includes an adhesive (e.g., a low viscosity, substantially optically transparent, solvent-free, radiation curable adhesive, such as, but not limited to, a UV curable adhesive), and a selected quantity of fluorescent particles (e.g., quantum dots) dispersed in the adhesive. The adhesive and the fluorescent particles are mixed together and disposed in a sample well. The adhesive is then cured and solidified, which yields a solid fluorescence standard in the well.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Küvette zum Mischen einer Flüssigkeit. Die Küvette umfasst einen Innenraum (18) zur Aufnahme der Flüssigkeit und eine in dem Innenraum (18) ausgebildete Laufschiene (20) für eine Kugel (22), wobei die Laufschiene (20) von zwei Vorsprüngen (12, 13) gebildet wird, die von gegenüberliegenden Seitenwänden (10, 11) der Küvette (14) in den Innenraum (18) vorspringen. Erfindungsgemäß weist die Laufschiene einen geradlinigen Abschnitt auf und ist an beiden Enden nach oben umgelenkt. In der erfindungsgemäßen Küvette (14) lässt sich mit einer geringen Flüssigkeitsmenge ein hoher Füllstand erreichen, was für optische Messungen von Vorteil ist. Die Erfindung betrifft außerdem ein Messverfahren unter Verwendung der Küvette.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a system for conservation and efficient use of energy through controlling and monitoring of devices. At least one processing controller connected to a sensor and a device, the processing controller configured to receive the ambient data from the sensor and operating parameters from the device; a user module configured to IO receive input parameters from a plurality of users; a central processing module, connected to the structure, the user module, and the admin module through wired and/or wireless connection, the central processing module configured to process the data received from the processing controller adapted in the zone of the structure and generate the optimum parameters for operating the device adapted in the zone to the structure.
Abstract:
Composite liquid cell supports are provided. Aspects of the supports include: a plurality of CLC containers, wherein each CLC container is configured to hold a CLC and comprises a fluorophilic inner surface having a water contact angle of 80 degrees or greater. The fluorophilic inner surface may have a first contact angle with a fluorous carrier liquid which is less than a second contact angle with an encapsulating liquid that is immiscible with the carrier liquid. The supports find use in, among other applications, CLC systems and devices. Also provided are methods of preparing and using CLC arrays that include the CLC supports of the invention.