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FluoroFinder News & Updates
From flow cytometry research and experimental design trends to FluoroFinder tool updates and industry applications, we explore it all in our blog.
Newsletter: Common Mistakes
We have compiled tips to void the 6 most common pitfalls of cytometry experiment design and analysis. Learn how to avoid failed experiments, save time and frustration and get better data! Sections: Reagent/Fluorochrome Selection Controls Sample Prep Spillover...
Newsletter: Flow Dictionary
Note: The flow dictionary is not alphabetical, but rather grouped by the logical order of a cell as it flows through a cytometer. If you are looking for a particular term, it may be easiest to use the ctrl+f search function. Sections: Fluidics Optics & Detection...
Newsletter: Immunobeads
Understanding Flow Cytometry Beads Immunobeads, or antibody-coated nanoparticles, are useful for a variety of flow cytometry-related applications. Here we outline the most commonly used bead types and explain how they can be used for cytometer calibration,...
Newsletter: Pre-Sort Checklist
Are you planning to run a cell sort on a precious sample? Concerned about recovery? Be sure to review our pre-sort checklist of 7 things experienced cytometrists recommend to improve cell recovery: Cell Suspension Reduce Cell “Stickiness” Monitor Cell Conditions...
Newsletter: OMIP's
Designing a multicolor fluorescent panel can take months to develop and optimize. Fortunately, Optimized Multicolor Immunofluorescence Panels (OMIPs) have greatly reduced this process. Now, researchers can recreate any published OMIP on FluoroFinder and easily edit...
Newsletter: Tracking Fluorescent Proteins
Are you designing multicolor panels around your fluorescent proteins? Would seeing your fluorescent proteins and reagents in a multi-vendor spectra viewer help you better anticipate issues? FluoroFinder enables you to add fluorescent proteins to your multicolor panel...
Newsletter: Validation Data
Could a new product improve your experiment? Has that new antibody been vetted by reliable testing? Researchers have seen tremendous growth in the number of commercially available marker and dye combinations designed for flow cytometry. As new products come online,...
Newsletter: Viability Dyes
Drug treatments, genetic manipulations and simply handling cells can all have an effect on the health of your samples. It is important to take these effects into consideration when analyzing your flow cytometry experiment. Dead cells can skew your results by...
