Whole Insect Imaging
Optical High-Resolution Episcopic Microscopy Use Cases and Benefits for Insects
Imaging Insects with HREM
Insects play a vital role in ecosystems, agriculture, and disease transmission. High-Resolution Episcopic Microscopy (HREM) offers a powerful way to visualise insects, such as Drosophila, for studies in genetics, neuroscience, and embryology. Conventional microscopy often struggles with the labour-intensive workflows needed for 3D reconstruction or lacks the contrast required for internal structures. HREM provides an effective balance between resolution, contrast, and imaging volume, achieving voxel sizes down to 1 micron.
Imaging Insects with HREM
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HREM offers clear contrast 3D imaging of entire insects or dissected insects at higher resolution
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No requirement for manual image registration as sections are naturally aligned when sectioning
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Ideal for both hard cuticle and soft tissue, making it flexible across insects and insect sizes
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Enables quantification and comparison of insect species or developmental stages
Contact our High-Resolution Episcopic Microscopy (HREM) Experts
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