Efficient Screening Time: The BEAM Fluorescence Module for Model Organism Research
Screen model organisms with maximal efficiency using the new BEAM™ fluorescence module! BEAM transforms standard stereo microscopes into fluorescence microscopes, providing a cost-effective and compact method for rapid visualization of Drosophila, C. elegans, Zebrafish, Arabidopsis, and more.
Give your research lab a glow up!
In a collaborative and busy research environment, shared equipment can be a frustrating bottleneck. Many labs only have one or two fluorescence microscopes which, though essential for final imaging, are also needed for routine tasks like sorting organisms or checking for transgenic markers.
The BEAM™ fluorescence module provides a practical solution. BEAM is an LED-based attachment that converts standard, bench-top stereo microscopes into fluorescence microscopes.
BEAM features include:
- Universal fit: BEAM is compatible with most stereo microscopes. Just attach the filters and point the light in the right direction.
- Fully adjustable: With BEAM, it’s easy to fine-tune light position and brightness. Because the light is directed where you need it, BEAM facilitates high-contrast imaging that makes sorting fast and accurate.
- Easy-to-use and built-to-last: BEAM is intuitive to operate, with a sleek design made of durable materials. It’s even USB-C powered and can run off a powerpack.
- Cost-effective scalability: Your lab can outfit four or five existing scopes with BEAM modules for a fraction of the cost of a single fluorescence microscope.
By moving routine screening away from shared resources and onto any lab bench, BEAM can improve both scientific efficiency and collaboration.
Quick solutions for model organisms!
Intuitive setup, easy operation, and stunning fluorescence results.
Researchers working with Drosophila, C. elegans, and Zebrafish need to quickly identify and/or sort animals, including those expressing specific markers like GFP-tagged tissues or larvae at key stages. BEAM offers several advantages compared to traditional fluorescence microscopes:
- Instant On/Off: Unlike traditional scopes that use mercury or xenon lamps, BEAM is LED powered and requires no warm-up time. See results or begin sorting immediately!
- Reduced phototoxicity: The precise wavelength control of LEDs helps minimize bleaching and phototoxicity, which is essential when handling organisms that have delicate larval stages.
- Ergonomics: By attaching to your existing dissecting scope, BEAM doesn’t require moving plates back and forth between different lab stations.
- Compact: BEAM has both a small benchtop and storage footprint, saving valuable space in your lab.
The future of fluorescence
The BEAM™ fluorescence module can outfit any lab bench, eliminate scheduling conflicts, and speed up routine tasks and scientific discovery. It is a durable, reliable, and high-performance tool that fits perfectly into the workflow of any modern model organism lab.
Upgrade your lab’s screening capabilities today! Schedule a demo or visit our product page to see how the BEAM can fit into your specific research workflow.
C. elegans and Drosophila samples under a stereoscope using BEAM.
