Leica-Eppendorf microinjection system

An inverted, fully automated Leica DMI4000 B with integrated Eppendorf Microinjection system and a 1.4 megapixel, 12-bit, cooled CCD camera from Q-Imaging. This system is capable of injecting a single cell with volumes as small as a femtoliter. The capture software from Q-Imaging allows for quick and easy collection of images for traditional microscopy applications as well. This system is equipped with four objective lenses: The following filters are available on this system: The following are example images taken by MU researchers: Diatomes imaged using DIC (Differential Interference Contrast) for enhanced details. Diatomes imaged using Phase Contrast, a technique different than DIC, but also for enhancing certain details. Image of nuclear transfer in an oocyte. Taken by Ye Yuan.