A combined confocal and magnetic resonance microscope for biological studies

Complementary data acquired with different microscopy techniques provide a basis for establishing a more comprehensive understanding of cell function in health and disease, particularly when results acquired with different methodologies can be correlated in time and space. In this article, a novel m...

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Published in:Review of scientific instruments 2002-12, Vol.73 (12), p.4329-4338
Main Authors: Majors, Paul D., Minard, Kevin R., Ackerman, Eric J., Holtom, Gary R., Hopkins, Derek F., Parkinson, Christopher I., Weber, Thomas J., Wind, Robert A.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Complementary data acquired with different microscopy techniques provide a basis for establishing a more comprehensive understanding of cell function in health and disease, particularly when results acquired with different methodologies can be correlated in time and space. In this article, a novel microscope is described for studying live cells simultaneously with both confocal scanning laser fluorescence optical microscopy and magnetic resonance microscopy. The various design considerations necessary for integrating these two complementary techniques are discussed, the layout and specifications of the instrument are given, and examples of confocal and magnetic resonance images of large frog cells and model tumor spheroids obtained with the compound microscope are presented.
ISSN:0034-6748
1089-7623
DOI:10.1063/1.1517146