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A Low Cost Setup for Behavioral Audiometry in Rodents
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2012
A fast and inexpensive method for the behavioral determination of hearing parameters like hearing thresholds, hearing impairments or phantom perceptions (subjective tinnitus) is described. It uses pre-pulse inhibition of the acoustic startle response and can be easily implemented in a personal computer using a programmable AD/DA-converter and a piezo sensor.
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Rapid Setup of Tissue Microarray and Tiled Area Imaging on the Multiplexed Ion Beam Imaging Microscope Using the Tile/SED/Array Interface
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2023
Multiplexed ion beam imaging (MIBI) is often used to image tissue microarrays and tiled, contiguous tissue areas, but current software for setting up these experiments is cumbersome. The tile/SED/array interface is an intuitive, interactive graphical tool developed to dramatically simplify and accelerate MIBI run setup.
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Hemi-laryngeal Setup for Studying Vocal Fold Vibration in Three Dimensions
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2017
This paper introduces a protocol for the preparation of hemi-larynx specimens facilitating a multi-dimensional view of vocal fold vibration, in order to investigate various biophysical aspects of voice production in humans and non-human mammals.
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Proper Care and Cleaning of the Microscope
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2008
Keeping the microscope optics clean is important for high-quality imaging. Dust, fingerprints, excess immersion oil, or mounting medium on or in a microscope causes reduction in contrast and resolution. DIC is especially sensitive to contamination and scratches on the lens surfaces. This protocol details the procedure for keeping the microscope clean.
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Major Components of the Light Microscope
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2008
The light microscope is a basic tool for the cell biologist, who should have a thorough understanding of how it works, how it should be aligned for different applications, and how it should be maintained as required to obtain maximum image-forming capacity and resolution. The components of the microscope are described in detail here.
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These components must function as a coordinated optical path. Illumination travels through the specimen, while the objective and eyepiece produce the magnified image viewed by the observer. Adjusting them as a system helps preserve image clarity rather than treating focus as an isolated lens-control task.
Coarse focus brings the image toward focus, while fine focus refines visible detail. This division of control supports easier viewing and helps reduce artifacts caused by incomplete focusing. Careful adjustment also helps protect both the specimen and the microscope, making focusing a precision step rather than simply increasing magnification.
Correct arrangement and adjustment improve contrast, resolution, and ease of viewing. When illumination passes appropriately through the sample, the lenses can produce a clearer focused image. These improvements make biological features easier to distinguish and provide more reliable visual information during examination of specimens.
A basic setup should address the light source, condenser, stage, objectives, and eyepiece before observation begins. Their arrangement determines how illumination reaches the sample and how the lenses form the image. The focus controls then refine that image, linking component adjustment to accurate and comfortable viewing.
A properly arranged instrument provides a clearer basis for observing cells, tissues, microorganisms, and prepared slides. Improved contrast and resolution help users examine specimen features, while reduced artifacts support more dependable visual interpretation. These benefits make setup important for routine biological observation as well as more focused microscopy work.
Careful setup is valuable in biology teaching, specimen identification, and research because each activity depends on dependable visual observation. A well-adjusted microscope makes image details easier to evaluate and reduces avoidable viewing problems. It therefore provides a consistent foundation for examining prepared slides and other biological specimens.