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https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/ND-2000
Full-spectrum, UV-Vis spectrophotometer used to quantify and assess purity of DNA, RNA, Protein and more. The NanoDrop 2000 is microvolume spectrophotometer with patented sample retention technology that measure sample volumes as small as 0.5L.
Proper citation: Thermo Fisher: NanoDrop 2000 Spectrophotometer (RRID:SCR_018042) Copy
https://www.prayogalifesciences.com/genapsys_sequencer/
Compact sequencer for DNA sequencing by GenapSys, Inc. Sequencing is carried out on microfluidic chips that have scalable number of detectors, allowing for applications ranging from targeted sequencing of specific amplicons to genome-scale data collection. System utilizes electrical sequencing chip., THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025.
Proper citation: Prayoga: GenapSys Sequencer (RRID:SCR_017991) Copy
https://www.pacb.com/technology/hifi-sequencing/sequel-system/
Sequencer by Pacific Biosciencies. System provides advantages of SMRT Sequencing and now makes it more affordable for all scientists to drive discovery with comprehensive views of genomes and transcriptomes. Generates 8 times more data than original Sequel System. Provides access to highly accurate long reads (HiFi reads). Reduces project time for faster results. Makes sequencing more affordable.Supports range of SMRT Sequencing applications.
Proper citation: PacBio: Sequel II System (RRID:SCR_017990) Copy
Personal sized 96-well thermal cycler that performs both basic PCR and cycle-sequencing applications using 0.2 mL reaction tubes or 96-well reaction plates. Its dimensions are 21 cm (8.3 in.) wide and 36 cm (14.2 in.) deep with cooling vents.
Proper citation: Thermo Fisher: Applied Biosystems: 2720 Thermal Cycler (RRID:SCR_018045) Copy
https://www.labx.com/product/roche-454-gs-flx
Genetic sequencer that sequences clinically relevant exons and identifies genomic variations in solid tumors treated with antibody-based medicine. Scaled version of Genome Sequencer FLX System for use by individual labs. Features include simple sample preparation workflow, overnight sequencing and data processing, and suite of data analysis software.
Proper citation: Roche: 454 GS FLX Genome Sequencer (RRID:SCR_018028) Copy
https://www.bio-rad.com/en-us/product/bio-plex-200-systems?ID=715b85f1-6a4e-41b3-b5d9-80202d779e13
Suspension array system which offers protein and nucleic acid researchers multiplex assay solution permiting analysis of up to 100 biomolecules in single sample.
Proper citation: Bio-Rad: Bio-Plex 200 System (RRID:SCR_018026) Copy
https://pedsresearch.org/uploads/pages/img/LuminexManual_LX100.pdf
Flow cytometry analyzer system for individual labs that performs up to 100 different tests in single reaction volume and can use either magnetic beads or plain polystyrene beads.
Proper citation: Luminex: 100 Flow Cytometry Analyzer System (RRID:SCR_018025) Copy
https://support.illumina.com/sequencing/sequencing_instruments/hiseq_1500.html
High-throughput sequencing system. Support of instrument and supply reagents will be provided through February 28th, 2023. Other instruments that support same applications as HiSeq 1500 System are available. Use Sequencing Platform Comparison Tool to find the best instrument for your needs.
Proper citation: Illumina: HiSeq 1500 System (RRID:SCR_018006) Copy
https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/rodentjoystick/
Project features single board real time input/output system including touch sensing joysticks to quantify mouse forelimb trajectories with micron millisecond spatiotemporal resolution, which resolves mouse forelimb kinematics and further allows extraction of primitives. Joystick increases spatial precision, and reduces displacement force. Joystick is then integrated into automated home cage system to train mice in center out reach task.
Proper citation: RodentJoystick (RRID:SCR_023482) Copy
https://github.com/BadenLab/LED-Zappelin
Open source LED controller for arbitrary spectrum visual stimulation and optogenetics during 2 photon imaging. Device that rapidly time interleaves stimulation and detection epochs during two photon imaging.
Proper citation: LED Zappelin’ (RRID:SCR_022560) Copy
Flow cytometer as novel cell analyzer that leverages inherent benefits of flow cytometry and enables simultaneous measurement of up to 50 different characteristics of single cell.
Proper citation: BD Biosciences: FACSymphony A5 Cell Analyzer (RRID:SCR_022538) Copy
Whole slide scanner that scan glass slides to convert them to digital data. NanoZoomer S60 supports both brightfield imaging, fluorescence imaging and double size slides.
Proper citation: Hamamatsu: NanoZoomer S60 Digital slide scanner (RRID:SCR_022537) Copy
https://github.com/MatsumotoJ/usvcam
Open source acoustic camera system for measuring ultrasound communication in rodents. System includes small phased microphone array combined with camera and comprises USV segmentation algorithms with modification for overlapping vocalizations that results in high accuracy. Enables simpler and faster USV localization and assignment.
Proper citation: USVCAM (RRID:SCR_022747) Copy
https://www.artec3d.com/portable-3d-scanners/artec-leo
Wireless and fully standalone professional 3D scanner with new NVIDIA Jetson TX2 processor onboard. 3D scanning solution for data capture.
Proper citation: Artec 3D: Leo (RRID:SCR_022587) Copy
https://www.olympus-lifescience.com/en/microscopes/upright/bx53f2/
LED illuminator for BX53 is equivalent to or better than 100 W halogen lamp, delivering brightness appropriate for teaching or contrast methods. Can be customized for different observation methods, such as phase contrast and fluorescence, with modular components.
Proper citation: Olympus: BX53 Upright Microscope (RRID:SCR_022568) Copy
https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/A40427
qPCR instrument with basic features ideal for those new to qPCR or those who have limited budget. System offers quality, reliability, and advanced user experience of QuantStudio family of instruments.
Proper citation: Thermo Fisher: Applied Biosystems: QuantStudio 1 RealTime PCR System (RRID:SCR_023003) Copy
https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/?s=pyPhotometry
Open source Python based hardware and software for fiber photometry data acquisition. System includes compact, low cost, data acquisition board built around Micropython microcontroller, and cross platform graphical user interface for controlling acquisition and visualising signals. Can acquire two analog and two digital signals, and control two external LEDs via built in LED drivers. Time division multiplexed illumination allows independent readout of fluorescence evoked by different excitation wavelengths from single photoreceiver signal.
Proper citation: pyPhotometry (RRID:SCR_022940) Copy
Benchtop spectrophotometer designed for DNA, RNA, and protein quantification, one sample at time using only 1–2 uL of sample without dilution, even for highly concentrated samples.
Proper citation: Thermo Fisher: NanoDrop One/OneC Microvolume UV Vis Spectrophotometer (RRID:SCR_023005) Copy
https://stoeltingco.com/Neuroscience/Stoelting-Tissue-Slicer~9990
Tissue Slicer with conventional vernier micrometer, resolution 10 micron. Designed to prepare thin slices of living brain, slicing other tissues, blocking fixed tissue for histology, and slicing electrophoretic gels. Sections as thin as 150 microns can be prepared.
Proper citation: Stoelting: Tissue Slicer (RRID:SCR_022902) Copy
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/SciCrunch/RRID-Instruments/refs/heads/main/PDF/SCR_022985.pdf
Computerized, non invasive system for measuring mouse and rat blood pressure. Blood pressure analyzer is standard in transgenic and knockout mouse research.
Proper citation: 2Biol: BP-2000 Blood Pressure Analysis System for Mice and Rats (RRID:SCR_022985) Copy
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