Looking Ahead to 2026: A Year of Progress, Partnership and Purpose
As we look into 2026, our goals are simple, even if the work itself is complex…
How LEDs Keep Your Experiments Bright All Winter
In the spirit of frosty mornings, here’s a blog about why LEDs are particularly well-behaved companions even during the chilliest months
If Fluorophores Had Performance Reviews
Everyone needs a performance review, even Fluorophores, and as with any employee, getting the best out of them is all about understanding what they need…
A Day in the Life of a Fluorophore
Fluorophores are a bit like colourful employees working the world’s most demanding shift pattern, who just need a bit of gentle encouragement to get them through their day…
How Fluorescence Helps Us Understand the Immune System
Whether the work involves basic immune behaviour, developing new immunotherapies or studying inflammation – consistent illumination is one of those quiet but essential ingredients that keeps the data trustworthy
Beyond the Microscope: Where LED Illumination quietly does real work
LEDs aren’t only for fluorescence microscopes. They’ve become the preferred light source for lots of inspection and imaging tasks because they’re stable, efficient and easy to control
5 Top Tips for Improving Your Fluorescence Imaging
Here are five small, practical tweaks you can try today. No new microscope required – just a couple of cables, a calmer exposure slider, and a smidge of self-discipline.
GT Vision launches an affordable fluorescence workhorse
Combining an XDS400 inverted microscope with a CoolLED light source offers a powerful yet budget-friendly route into fluorescence imaging
CoolLED & Oxford Instruments: Seamless Imaging Solutions
CoolLED LED Illumination Systems & Oxford Instruments’ Andor Cameras – Delivering precision photon management from source to sensor
5 Simple Ways to Extend the Life of Your Fluorophores
Here are five easy, practical tips to keep your fluorescence shining for longer – without the need for alchemy, sorcery, or switching the bulb every ten minutes
Are Your Images Actually in Focus? 3 Easy Checks to Be Sure
Here’s how to give your images a simple, no-fuss focus check before you hit save and proudly label them ‘final_final_definitely_this_one_v3’…
Why Are Mercury Lamps Still a Thing in Fluorescence Microscopy?
Why are some labs still relying on decades-old mercury technology to power their fluorescence microscopy light source? It’s a bit like fuelling a spaceship with coal…
