CytoSMART Omni FL fluorescence live-cell imaging analysis system

CytoSMART Technologies has launched the CytoSMART Omni FL, a next-generation live-cell imaging analysis system incorporating red and green fluorescence channels into its signature CytoSMART Omni product line. The fluorescence version was designed to help scientists gain greater insight into their experiments while reducing the amount of time spent on manual labour, offering an innovative platform for researchers in stem cell biology, immuno-oncology, virology, toxicology, neurology and other fields.

Live-cell fluorescence microscopy is a powerful tool with broad applications in biological research. Using fluorescent tags, dyes and other methods to label and examine molecules of interest, imaging provides a critical window into the physiology and function of cells over time and enables the creation of high-quality time-lapse videos to track complex cellular processes. Applications of live-cell fluorescence imaging include evaluating cell health and viability, assessing wound healing and colony formation, studying transfection efficiency, and investigating complex culture models such as co-cultures and 3D organoids.

Featuring an innovative design that operates efficiently in a cell culture incubator, universal compatibility with any transparent culture vessel and AI-driven analysis with user-friendly data storage solutions, the low-maintenance imager is said to overcome the limitations of other platforms and allow for plug-and-play experimentation right out of the box. The product is designed to continuously capture the whole culture surface for a complete picture.