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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.intermedical.jp/eng/med_products/512728/
This equipment is used for the purpose of monitoring fetal status.
Proper citation: Toitu MT 325 fetal actocardiograph (RRID:SCR_016438) Copy
https://www.janelia.org/open-science/tip-tilt-z-sample-positioner
Positioner for automated rotation of a head-fixed rodent specimen about the anterior-posterior and medio-lateral axes for imaging or other purposes. Provides automated Z translation and can be customized to accommodate various head bar designs.
Proper citation: Janelia: Tip-Tilt-Z Sample Positioner (RRID:SCR_016528) 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://raw.githubusercontent.com/SciCrunch/RRID-Instruments/refs/heads/main/PDF/SCR_016647.pdf
Instrument for nanoparticle tracking analysis. A semi-automated method for the characterization of extracellular vesicles with associated analysis software by ParticleMetrix GmbH.
Proper citation: Particle Metrix: ZetaView Nanoparticle Tracking Analyzer (RRID:SCR_016647) Copy
Leica EM UC7 Ultramicrotome equipped with the Leica EM FC7 provides advanced sectioning capabilities for both room temperature and cryogenic applications. The system enables preparation of ultra-thin and semi-thin sections suitable for electron microscopy, light microscopy, and atomic force microscopy, ensuring high precision and reproducibility across diverse research workflows. Instrument for cutting specimens at room and low temperature. Used to produce both semi- and ultra-thin sections as well as smooth surfaces of biological samples .
Proper citation: Leica: EM UC7 ultramicrotome (RRID:SCR_016694) Copy
Microscope that can visualize multiple nuclear, cytoplasmic and membrane markers in the same tissue section and with intact morphology. Its features include detection and measurement of weakly expressed and overlapping biomarkers in fixed tissue sections, autofluorescence removal technology, and the ability to work with both fluorescence and brightfield samples.
Proper citation: Nuance Multispectral Imaging Systems (RRID:SCR_015382) Copy
https://compumedicsneuroscan.com/quik-cap-electrode-system/
Equipment that is a 10-20 configuration Lycra EEG cap. Quik-Caps are available in electrode configurations from 12 to 256 channels as well as in 5 different sizes., THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025.
Proper citation: Neuroscan Quik-Cap EEG Cap (RRID:SCR_015817) Copy
https://www.bertec.com/products/instrumented-treadmills
Research standard treadmill that reduces gait lab space requirements and eliminates the limitations inherent in a traditional gait walkway. Researchers and clinicians can perform numerous testing conditions in a compact 2 meter space with variable incline and speed settings.
Proper citation: Bertec: Fully Instrumented Treadmill (FIT) (RRID:SCR_015789) Copy
https://campdeninstruments.com/products/mcilwain-tissue-chopper
Equipment for preparing samples of tissue for metabolic experiments that can also prepare small and irregular samples for biopsy or from small organs. It can perform rapid chopping of tissue without causing excessive stress damage.
Proper citation: McIlwain: Tissue Chopper (RRID:SCR_015798) Copy
Robot with open source software that allows for configurable robotic science. The robot's primary function is automating pipette functions in biological research in order to save time for research labs.
Proper citation: Opentrons: Opentrons Robot (RRID:SCR_015762) Copy
Ratings or validation data are available for this resource
http://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2017/lc/c6lc01504b?page=search
Equipment that is a re-sealable 3 well fluidic platform optimized for effective perfusion. It supports the dynamic testing of pancreatic islets for glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS) and concomitant live-cell imaging.
Proper citation: FP-3W (RRID:SCR_015808) Copy
https://www.stemcell.com/hypoxia-incubator-chamber.html
Equipment that is a chamber for generation of a hypoxic environment for tissue culture. It is a self-contained and sealed chamber that fits inside existing laboratory incubators and utilizes a surface-type seal in which all portions of the O-ring are uniformly compressed.
Proper citation: Hypoxia Incubator Chamber (RRID:SCR_015800) Copy
Ratings or validation data are available for this resource
http://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlehtml/2017/LC/C7LC00703E
Equipment that is a magnetic micropore chip for rapid unbiased circulating tumor cell isolation and in situ RNA analysis. The chip detects tumor cells and can help doctors treat patients with these tumors.
Proper citation: CaTCh FISH Chip (RRID:SCR_015810) Copy
https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/nerd/
Portal provides open source neural recording device for wireless transmission of local field potential data in freely behaving animals. Used for electrophysiological recording of local field potentials in freely behaving animals.
Proper citation: NeRD (RRID:SCR_021582) Copy
https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/ninscope/
Portal provides miniscope for fluorescence imaging and optogenetic stimulation. Used for monitoring of neural signals during unrestrained behavior.
Proper citation: NINscope (RRID:SCR_021577) Copy
https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/3d-printed-headcap-microdrive/
Portal provides novel head cap and microdrive design for chronic multi electrode recordings in rats through use of 3D printing technology. Head cap and microdrive designs can be fabricated at little cost using consumer grade 3D printers.
Proper citation: 3D Printed Headcap and Microdrive (RRID:SCR_021595) Copy
https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/multicam-headmount/
Portal provides system of two multi camera head mounts for mice in order to record physiological changes in certain behaviors. System used for video tracking of rodents behavior.
Proper citation: A Head Mounted Multi Camera System for Freely Moving Mice project (RRID:SCR_021591) Copy
https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/project/microwave-based-homecage-motion-detector/
Portal provides radar based motion detector for home cage activity monitoring in mice. System is used for motion detection without visual contact to animal and can be used with various cage types. Features custom printed circuit board and motion detector shield for Arduino, which saves raw activity and timestamped data in CSV files onto SD card.Developed by Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry scientists. Authors also provide Python script for data analysis and generation of actograms.
Proper citation: Microwave based Homecage Motion Detector project (RRID:SCR_021590) Copy
Portal provides open source lickometer that utilizes readily available or customizable components such as PC sound card and 3D printed drinking bottle holder. System consists of apparatus itself and open source software to collect and analyze data. Recording of raw data is handled by Audacity, open source audio program.
Proper citation: An Opensource lickometer and microstructure analysis program (RRID:SCR_021589) Copy
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