Yeast Tetrad Dissection Microscope
Tetrad dissection with micrometre control
A micromanipulation workstation for yeast genetics: tetrads are dissected on a user-defined grid and arranged into an orthogonal array on the plate, while the integrated imaging and stage control keep every spore inside the field of view.
- Extra-long working distance objective for easy plate handling
- Stage step size down to 0.5 µm via joystick or touchscreen
- Dedicated tetrad dissection and replicative ageing routines
Product features
Light source
LED white light as standard, rated for at least 5,000 hours, with adjustable brightness.
Objective
Extra-long working distance keeps clearance between lens and stage, so dishes and plates can be inserted and removed without risking optics or the dissection needle.
Dual operation
Operation through binocular eyepieces or through the touchscreen.
Stage control
Integrated motorised joystick or touchscreen, with a minimum step of 0.5 µm.
Three-axis needle
A suspended micromanipulator moves the needle along the X, Y and Z axes.
Spore micro-actuator
Separates spores precisely at up to 300× magnification without letting them leave the field of view.
Tetrad routine
Dissects tetrads or cells inside a user-defined grid and arranges the spores into an orthogonal array on the plate.
Ageing routine
Records the division history of mother and daughter cells.
Technical specifications
| Light source | LED white light, ≥ 5,000 h, dimmable |
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| Working distance | Extra long |
| Stage resolution | ≤ 0.5 µm |
| Operation | Binocular eyepieces or touchscreen |
| Micromanipulator | Suspended, X/Y/Z motorised |
| Dissection array | User-defined grid, orthogonal spore layout |
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