MSM 400

MSM 400
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MSM 400

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document provides an overview of the MSM 400, a cutting-edge microscope platform designed for yeast and fungal cell dissection and documentation. It emphasizes the device's automation capabilities, making it user-friendly for laboratory settings.

Specifications and Features
The MSM 400 includes a motor-driven stage, integrated micromanipulator, and supports both binocular and video screen viewing. It features a large touch-screen display, joystick control, and imaging capabilities for cell documentation.

Applications
Suitable for ascospore dissection, rapid cell documentation, image capture, and ageing protocols, the MSM 400 accommodates standard Petri dishes, SBS-dimension plates, and glass slides.

Technical Specifications
Equipped with x4 and x20 objectives, a daylight-white LED light source, and a trinocular head for camera attachment, the microscope includes a 10.1” touch-screen computer with an Intel Celeron processor, 4GB RAM, and 32GB SSD storage.

Accessories and Support
Optional accessories include a CMOS camera and MicroZapper. Singer Instruments provides comprehensive lab support for efficient maintenance.

Company Background
Singer Instruments, established in 1934, is known for laboratory automation robotics, supporting scientific research with innovative technology.

Insights from Sir Paul Nurse
The document also features insights from Sir Paul Nurse on scientific responsibility, public engagement, and the importance of government funding in research.

Key Figures and Influences
Sir Paul Nurse admires historical figures like Darwin and Crick, reflecting on his experiences, including receiving the Nobel Prize.

Scientific Responsibility and Public Engagement
Nurse emphasizes the need for scientists to engage with the public and nurture those skilled in communication.

Funding and Budget Concerns
The document highlights the decline in the UK science budget and public opinion on the necessity of science funding.

Technological Innovations
The MSM 400 is noted for its innovative capabilities, attracting students and researchers.

Conclusion
Sir Paul Nurse's insights highlight the importance of scientific research, effective communication, and adequate funding for societal advancement.
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Catalog excerpts

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The worlds most powerful yeast tetrad dissection scope! COMPACT ULTRA–FAST INTUITIVE

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Demystify the dark art of tetrad dissection before coffee break; teach your entire lab to do the same by lunch time! Singer Instruments have been helping people around the World achieve exactly this for the last 30 years by making this classical genetics technique as easy and fun as playing a video game!

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POSITIONS CAN BE REVISITED AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON WHAT CAN I USE IT FOR? The MSM 400 is a computer-controlled, motorised microscope platform for the dissection and documentation of yeast and fungal cells and spores; automating many of the repetitive aspects of these procedures. The small footprint means that there is room for an MSM 400 in every lab and multiple users can quickly perform, document and store their dissections, ageing studies and screens. The MSM 400 allows fast and easy dissection of tetrads and cells in a user-defined grid. The microscope automatically remembers the placement...

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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS SIT BACK AND DISSECT FROM THE IMAGE ON SCREEN! Our motor-driven stage supports 90mm Petri dishes, Singer PlusPlates , standard rectangular SBS-format dishes and rectangular glass slides. The inverted petri dish holder reduces contamination and ensures accurate replacement of plates and dishes during sequential dissections or observations. “THE SCREEN IS A LIFE SAVER AND REALLY HELPS SPEED UP THE TEACHING PROCESS.” ·· Andrew Seeber Friedrich Miescher Institute Switzerland The MSM 400 main unit is built to minimise vibration. The hinged trinocular head allows dishes and slides...

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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS Top mounted CMOS camera Large, touch-screen computer with on-board tetrad dissection ageing and screening software. Coarse focus The comfortable joystick can control all the basic functionality of the MSM 400. For two modes of X and Y stage movement, two thumb-buttons and fingertip microscope focusing. The joystick and micromanipulator are located on opposite sides of the stage and can quickly and easily be configured for right or left-handed users. Dual path optics for simultaneous video and eyepiece viewing of dissection area. The special optics included are custom Singer...

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ACCESSORIES, CONSUMABLES & SUPPORT We also offer the MicroZapper, an electronically MICRO controlled needle agitator providing an elegant way ZAPPER to separate spores. It clamps onto the needle holder and at the touch of a button will vibrate the tip of the needle. No more damaged agar and no more lost spores; the MicroZapper is a valuable accessory for the MSM 400. Circular adaptor for using standard rectangular SLIDE HOLDER glass slides on the MSM 400. Allows cells/spores to be manipulated to and from thin-layer agar on glass slides. Can be used in conjunction with slide grid software built...

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS STANDARD SET-UP MODEL: MSM 400™ PRODUCT CODE: MSM-400 TECHNICAL SPECS: Footprint: · W: 74cm × L: 56cm · Height: 56cm (64cm w/camera) · Weight: 30kg · Voltage: 110 – 240V AC WORKSTATION: · ×20 XLWD and ×4 flatfield parfocal objectives · Ultra bright, dimmable, long-life LED illuminator · LWD condenser with stage optical window, iris and filter tray · Integrated power supply · ×15 wide-field eyepieces and eyecups · Width and focus adjustment to both oculars · Trinocular head with camera port · 35mm coarse focus (manual) · 0.75mm fine focus (electronic joystick control)...

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FRANCIS CRICK INSTITUTE TRANSFORMING SOCIETY THROUGH YEAST GENETICS OF COURSE THE EUREKA MOMENT WAS WHEN WE CLONED CDC2 BY COMPLEMENTATION. THAT WAS INCREDIBLY TENSE BECAUSE I KNEW IF WE WERE RIGHT, THIS WAS REALLY BIG AND EQUALLY I KNEW ALL THE WAYS IT COULD BE WRONG. % of UK adults when asked their opinion on science funding. From PEW research centre. ■ Government investment in research is es sentiaL for scientific progress ■ Private investment wiLL be enough 15% decline in the UK science budget. I THINK SCIENTISTS HAVE A REAL RESPONSIBILITY TO ENGAGE WITH THE PUBLIC. On the whole, society...

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TETRAD DISSECTION Read more THE MOST POWERFUL TETRAD DISSECTION WORKSTATION IN THE WORLD AGE ANALYSIS Read more SINGLE CELL SCREENING Read more BOOK AN ONLINE DEMO TODAY singerinstruments.com/msm400-demo/

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OUR DISTRIBUTORS For a list of our distributors visit: singerinstruments.com/our-friends

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