The Microscopy Core Laboratory is acquiring a Zeiss LSM 880, representing the third generation of the Zeiss LSM 700 product line. The LSM 880 will be equipped with an AiryScan detector, which can be used to image fluorescence distributions at the confocal pinhole; whereas, the older systems provided only integrated single value measurements. This arrangement leads to increase of spatial resolution by a factor of 170 percent. This super-resolution modality nevertheless remains fully compatible with existing confocal sample preparation protocols. The LSM 880 system will meet increasing demand for confocal imaging, while offering significantly enhanced capabilities in all typical applications and a seamless transition for users of the existing LSM 700 and LSM 710 systems.

For more information, contact facility director Tytus Bernas, Ph.D., at 828.0949 or tytus.bernas@vcuhealth.org or visit the Massey website.