New Research Tools Showcased at Analytica

Molecular Devices showcased their ImageXpress® Micro XL and SpectraMax® Paradigm® during Analytica 2012.

ImageXpress® Micro XL is an invaluable tool for pinpointing mechanisms of action in the research or treatment of cancer, neurological disorders, viral infection, haemophilia, and premature aging. Regardless of resolution, and thanks to its laser auto focusing capabilities, brightfield imaging option  and environmentally controlled chamber, the ImageXpress® Micro XL System offers researchers the benefit of imaging three times the sample area to deliver statistically relevant results in a third of the time. Whether searching for rare events or investigating multifaceted cell signalling pathways, the ImageXpress® Micro XL offers three times the data points per image to decrease the time to perform cellular- and high-resolution screens. This easily enables users to measure parameters such as cell cycle and apoptosis, the formation of micronuclei, neurite outgrowth, angiogenesis, intracellular translocation or endocytosis. For each assay, biological phenotypes can be automatically identified,  segmented, and analysed using a validated software module to generate accurate results for rapid  screening. The SpectraMax® Paradigm® Multi-Mode Microplate Detection Platform is the only user  upgradeable microplate reader on the market that allows for real-time system configuration by the user  in less than two minutes. This revolution in modularity allows you to read what you want, when you want  without compromising your biology. Although your detection needs may change, your equipment  can stay the same simply by adding a new detection cartridge.