!! This is the archived website of Professor Andrew J. Millar's research group at the University of Edinburgh (to 2017) !! Current work is linked from here: http://www.amillar.org |
Imaging Systems and linksFor genetics and screening: We use TopCount automated scintillation counters from Packard (now PerkinElmer) to obtain high-throughput, quantitative luminescence data, growing seedlings in 96-well plates. This model is useful because it holds the plates in stacks outside the instrument, where lighting can be applied. For leaf movement: We use simple, multi-channel video systems for monitoring leaf movement and plant growth rhythms. This is advantageous because it doesn't depend on a reporter gene. To image luminescence from luciferase reporters, our lab uses two types of low-light camera. These are housed in a purpose-built imaging facility.
Video Imaging Links
(see also Luciferase for other labs using low-light cameras to detect luciferase, and Movies for alternative cameras for imaging plant growth) |
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