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Over the past decade, LED-based light engines have largely replaced gas-discharge lamps (or arc lamps) for fluorescence imaging because LEDs enable faster channel switching, deliver discrete output wavelengths, consume less energy, and offer significantly longer lifetimes. Explore Semrock solutions with our BrightLine Filter Sets.
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Explore our guide for how to properly orient your filters. Because of the durability of Semrock filters, you can easily populate filter cubes, filter sliders, and filter wheels yourself without fear of damaging the filters.
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Step up your research and instrument performance. Scientists trust Semrock quality: explore the published work of those who have cited Semrock optical filters in their research.
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Fluorescence microscope users and optical instrument designers model and evaluate the spectral performance of fluorophores, filter sets, light sources, and detectors as components of an overall system with SearchLight™. In this blog, learn about a few of SearchLight’s capabilities to help you simulate filters, search our catalog, and visualize data.
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What is FEP Tubing? What is the difference between PTFE and FEP Tubing? Find common questions and answers about FEP tubing in this article.
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Find comparison images of Rat Mesangial Cells: labeled with Hoechst, Alexa 488, MitoTracker Red and Cy5 using the Semrock Quad-band DA/FI/TR/Cy5-4X-B “Pinkel” filter set on an Olympus BX61WI-DSU Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope in this article.
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What is the optimal configuration for my Next Generation Sequencing fluidics design? Review our FAQs on configuring your fluidics for NGS.
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Traditional next generation DNA testing is missing a piece of the puzzle, key proteins. Discover how proteomics can evolve disease treatment and detection.
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Quantum dot nanocrystals are fluorophores that absorb photons and then re-emit longer-wavelength photons nearly instantaneously. However, there are some important differences between quantum dots and traditional fluorophores including organic dyes and naturally fluorescing proteins. Learn more.
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As key part of our commitment to employee safety, our Life Science Optics Team in Rochester, NY recently conducted their training for MERT (medical emergency response team) on September 25th, 2023. Learn More.
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