Research Facility
Our bone development lab studies the development of bone in zebrafish and chicken embryos, specifically the bones of the skull. We use histology and molecular biology to study the genes and tissue interactions that underlie bone formation. This fundamental comparative research is necessary in order to understand human disorders that include bone malformations, as well as to understand how developmental processes have changed over the course of evolution.
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Equipment
Sectioning frozen tissue samples.
- Cryochamber temperature range: 0° to -35°C
- Section thickness 1 to 60 µm
- Maximum specimen size 55 x 55 mm
Sectioning paraffin-wax embedded tissue.
- Thickness adjustment 1 to 25 µm
- 30° inclination range
- Knife block with 36 mm guide track
Sectioning fresh tissue.
- Section thickness between 1-1500 µm
- Adjustable cutting zone from 1-45 mm
To observe tissue while using laser ablation system.
- 10x eyepiece with micrometer scale
- 4x, 10x, 20x, 40x and 100x objective lenses
To clean and recirculate water holding aquarium fish such as zebrafish and Mexican tetra.
- House over 2000 small aquarium fish
Continuous monitoring of dissolved oxygen, conductivity, water temperature, pH and oxidation reduction potential.
For the incubation of chicken eggs to support embryo development.
- Maintains 37°C and 40% humidity.
Tissue sample storage.
- Temperature range: -20° to -30°C
Tissue sample storage.
- Temperature range: -50 to -86°C
Microfiltration and pelleting of small cell cultures, proteins and DNA.
- Maximum speed: 13,300 rpm/16,000 x g
- Capacity: 24 x 1.5/2.0 mL tubes
- Timer: 1 to 99 min
Microfiltration and pelleting of small cell cultures, proteins and DNA.
- Maximum speed: 13,300 rpm/17,999 x g
- Capacity: 24 x 1.5/2 mL tubes
- Timer: 1 to 99 min
- Temperature range: -9° to 40°C
To perform microsurgical techniques on live embryos.
- 10X eyepiece
- P-HR Plan Apo 1X objective lens
- 7.5-112.5X total magnification
- C-FPS fluorescent ring illuminator
Date submitted: Mon, Mar 6, 2017 3:44 PM
Date updated: Mon, Mar 6, 2017 3:44 PM