Multiplexing: Because One Fluorophore Was Too Easy
‘Multiplexing’ might sound like the sort of word that should belong in a cinema, or a very complicated tax return, but let’s take a closer look…
Still Using Mercury or Metal Halide? Let’s Make a Plan
Before your last spare bulb starts being treated like a sacred relic, take a look at what you have, how quickly you use it, and how long it’s realistically likely to last…
From Concept to Commerce – Insights from my time at CoolLED
Good imaging starts with good light. A neuroscience student reflects on phototoxicity, data quality, and her time at CoolLED…
Mercury Phase-Out Panic? Take the Readiness Quiz
The move from mercury and metal halide to LED illumination doesn’t need to be rushed, stressful or wildly expensive all at once… But it does need to start somewhere
Is Your Light Source the Problem? 5 Common Fluorescence Imaging Frustrations Explained
Get your illumination right and a lot of things get easier. Results feel more consistent. Switching gets quicker. Imaging becomes less of a battle. Which is really the whole point…You’ve got enough going on already.
Spring Clean Your Fluorescence Microscopy Setup
Spring is a good time to refresh your fluorescence microscopy setup and rethink whether outdated illumination is holding your lab back.
Mercury Lamp Phase-Out in Fluorescence Microscopy: Your Questions Answered
The mercury lamp phase-out is approaching in 2027. If you’re wondering what it means for your microscope setup, our No More Mercury FAQs are a good place to start.
The Mercury Bulb Phase-Out: Wherever You Are in the Conversation, We’re Here to Help
Starting the conversation early makes things easier. One of the advantages of knowing about the phase-out ahead of time is that it gives labs space to think about their options calmly.
How Long Will Your Mercury Bulb Stock Actually Last?
Very few facilities actively and accurately track their mercury or metal halide bulb usage over time. They get ordered, installed, replaced, and eventually forgotten about. But this creates a blind spot…
Introducing the pE-300opto: A Simple, Precise Light Source for Optogenetics
Optogenetics is all about precise control: the right wavelength, the right intensity, the right timing. The pE-300opto is built to deliver exactly that, offering just the wavelengths and control that matter, in a compact, affordable package.
CoolLED supports EBP South “Get Inspired”
We recently attended EBP South’s ‘Get Inspired’ event, where Marina, Alex and Andrew spent a busy day speaking with young people about careers in STEM
Top 5 Signs Your Microscope Setup Is Working Against You
Have you ever felt like your microscope has a slight vendetta against you? It seems to works okay for everyone else, but for you it’s like trying to convince a really tired toddler to put their shoes on? Chances are, it might not be your fault…
