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http://www.npielectronic.de/products/miscellaneous/mini-headstages.html
Hardware that is a miniature headstage (without casing) for in-vivo experiments in freely moving animals'.
Proper citation: NPI Electronic Miniature Headstage (RRID:SCR_016102) Copy
http://www.nanotechnik.com/invivo.html
Hardware for performing patch clamping for in vivo cell recordings of freely moving animals. The setup consists of a support column with an enlarged base for mounting the assembly, a clip which allows for flexibility in placement, and an actuated axis fitted with a capillary holder for the reference electrode.
Proper citation: NanoMotor (RRID:SCR_016100) Copy
https://www.illumina.com/systems/sequencing-platforms/novaseq.html
High-throughput platform used for next-generation sequencing (NGS) applications, including whole-genome, whole-exome, and whole-transcriptome sequencing. It is designed to provide a scalable, high-volume, and reliable way to sequence DNA and RNA for a wide range of genomic studies, from research to clinical applications.
Proper citation: Illumina: NovaSeq 6000 Sequencing System (RRID:SCR_016387) Copy
https://www.illumina.com/systems/sequencing-platforms/nextseq.html
The NextSeq 550 System brings the power of a high-throughput sequencing system to your benchtop. With tunable output and high data quality, it provides the flexible power you need for whole-genome, transcriptome, and targeted resequencing.
Proper citation: Illumina: NextSeq 550 System (RRID:SCR_016381) Copy
Instrument that electronically monitors cells grown in tissue culture. It is a real-time, label-free, impedance-based method to study the activities of cells. Used for analysis in cell biological dynamics for cells that do not form tight monolayers such as cancer cell lines. The system supports communication to a PC, allowing data acquisition, analysis, and storage.
Proper citation: ECIS Model (RRID:SCR_016367) Copy
https://www.leicabiosystems.com/us/research/vibratomes/leica-vt1000-s/
Vibrating blade microtome for sectioning by Leica Biosystems. Used in neurophysiology, neuropathology, experimental pathology, botany (roots and plants) and industry (foams)., THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025.
Proper citation: Leica: Vibratome VT1000S Leica: Microsystems (RRID:SCR_016495) Copy
https://mass-spec.stanford.edu/instruments
Scion GC triple quad is applied to targeted trace level analysis of metabolites and other small molecules. Electron ionization combines with MS/MS capability for outstanding selectivity. Samples are often derivatized for compatibility with GC/MS.
Proper citation: Bruker: Scion TQ GC/MS mass spectrometer (RRID:SCR_018698) Copy
https://mass-spec.stanford.edu/instruments
Bruker micrOTOF-Q II is benchtop Q-Tof mass spectrometer, applied to applications such as small molecule accurate mass determination, intact protein analysis including antibodies, peptide mapping, and other custom projects. This system is operated with Agilent 1260 UPLC and includes inline diode array detector and ESI source.
Proper citation: Bruker: micrOTOF-Q II LC/MS system (RRID:SCR_018697) Copy
https://mass-spec.stanford.edu/instruments
Microflex LRF mass spectrometer is specialized for protein, peptide, and polymer analysis. This MALDI-TOF instrument can be operated in linear mode for high mass accuracy characterization, or in reflector mode to achieve enhanced resolution.
Proper citation: Bruker: Microflex MALDI TOF mass spectrometer (RRID:SCR_018696) Copy
https://mass-spec.stanford.edu/instruments
LTQ-Orbitrap Elite mass spectrometer with Waters nanoAcquity system. Used for proteomic applications.
Proper citation: Thermo Fisher: LTQ-Orbitrap Elite nano LC/MS system (RRID:SCR_018694) Copy
https://mass-spec.stanford.edu/instruments
Micromass (now Waters) Quattro Premier triple quadrupole operates with Agilent 1100 HPLC and specializes in quantitative work and selective of targeted analytes including metabolites and other small molecules, and peptides from complex matrices such as serum, tissue, cell culture, and other biological sources.
Proper citation: Waters: Quattro Premier LC/MS system (RRID:SCR_018705) Copy
https://mass-spec.stanford.edu/instruments
Triple quad mass spectrometer for quantitative work and selective assays of targeted analytes. Can analyze metabolites, peptides from matrices such as serum, tissue, cell culture, and other biological sources.
Proper citation: Thermo Fisher: Vantage LC/MS mass spectrometer (RRID:SCR_018704) Copy
Confocal microscope covers broad range of requirements in confocal and multiphoton imaging with array of scan speeds at highest resolution., THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025.
Proper citation: Leica: TCS SP5 II microscope (RRID:SCR_018714) Copy
https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/A28567#/A28567
System designed for users who need easy-to-use real-time PCR system. QuantStudio 3 Real Time PCR System supports 96-well (0.2ml or 0.1ml) or 384-well (QS5 only) consumables. Can detect extremely small changes in gene expression, as little as 1.5-fold. Its dynamic range of up to 10 logs allows for tracking wide range of expression changes across various sample types and conditions. When connected to Thermo Fisher Cloud, QuantStudio 3 system provides access to your data wherever and whenever you want.
Proper citation: Thermo Fisher: QuantStudio 3 Real Time PCR System (RRID:SCR_018712) Copy
BD LSRFortessa system can be configured with up to 7 lasers, blue, red, violet, UV and yellow-green. The instrument can accommodate the detection of up to 18 colors simultaneously with defined set of optical filters that meet or exceed the majority of today's assay requirements. BD FACSDiva software controls the efficient setup, acquisition, and analysis of flow cytometry data from the BD LSRFortessa workstation. The software is common across BD FACS instrument families, including the BD FACSCanto cell analyzer and BD FACSAria cell sorter systems.
Proper citation: BD Biosciences: LSRFortessa Cell Analyzer (RRID:SCR_018655) Copy
https://mass-spec.stanford.edu/instruments
Thermo Exactive benchtop Orbitrap operates with Waters Acquity UPLC and generates high resolution, high mass accuracy full MS data. Available to advanced open access users for reversed phase and HILIC LC/MS applications.
Proper citation: Thermo Fisher: Exactive Orbitrap LC/MS system (RRID:SCR_018700) Copy
https://www.microscope.healthcare.nikon.com/products/cameras/ds-fi3
High definition color microscope camera equipped with 5.9 megapixel CMOS image sensor which enables capture of high definition images of up to 2880 x 2048 pixels. Enables various observations such as brightfield, DIC, phase contrast and fluorescence.
Proper citation: Nikon: microscope camera DS-Fi3 (RRID:SCR_018857) Copy
https://bioptechs.com/product/cooled-fcs2-cfcs2/
Cooled Focht Chamber System 2 designed for live cell imaging. Has same optical and specimen accommodations as standard FCS2 but is modified to include fluid ports in base to accommodate circulation of external refrigerant.
Proper citation: Bioptechs: CFCS2 Instrument (RRID:SCR_018742) Copy
https://www.permapure.com/scientific-emissions/products/gas-humidification/fc-series-humidifiers/
FC Series humidifier. Nafion tubing provides consistent, repeatable humidification of air and hydrogen across specified flow range, for portable, stationary, automotive and aerospace applications. Perma Pure Fuel Cell Humidifier features low pressure drop and do not require power to operate.
Proper citation: Perma Pure: Nafion Fuel Cell Humidifier (RRID:SCR_018900) Copy
Patch clamp amplifiers to minimize signal to noise ratio.
Proper citation: Molecular Devices: Axopatch 200B Patch Clamp Amplifier (RRID:SCR_018866) Copy
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