CytoEssentials

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Cytometer

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Cytometer

Light Scatter in Flow Cytometry

What is light scatter? Light scatter is one of the basic measurements performed by a flow cytometer. Scatter from any of the lasers on the system can be utilised, but traditionally the 488 nm laser is used. Additionally, scatter from more than one laser can be used; this will be

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Experimental Design

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Experimental Design

Cell Viability Assays

What is cell viability and why is it important? Cell viability refers to the number of healthy cells within a sample population. It is extremely important in all cell-based assays, particularly those based on Flow Cytometry analysis and sorting, that cell viability is maximised. Cells should be in an as

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Sample Prep