MERSCOPE
MERFISH technology that maps and quantifies RNA species in tissues at single-cell resolution
Description
The MERSCOPE from Vizgen is a high-resolution in situ platform powered by MERFISH technology that maps and quantifies RNA species in tissues at single-cell resolution, enabling detailed spatial genomics analysis. It supports flexible experimental setups with customizable gene panels, enhancing cost efficiency and research productivity.
Specifications
- 1 cm2 of tissue per instrument run
- 10x and 60x/1.4NA oil objective
- 1 merscope slide capacity
- Up to 1000 gene multiplexing capability
- Back-thinned cooled sCMOS camera with 2048 x 2048 pixel sensor
- Five laser lines, 405 nm, 475 nm, 545 nm, 635 nm, and 750 nm
- 16TB data storage
- Automated transcript decoding
Applications
- RNA spatial transcriptomics, custom design 140, 300, 500 and 1000 gene panel or pre-designed mouse and human panels
Instrument location
Katharina Gaus Light Microscopy Facility
Level 2
Biosciences (E26)
UNSW Sydney, NSW 2033
Phone: 02 9065 5306
Email: KGlmf@unsw.edu.au
Dr Alex Macmillan
Head of KGLMF
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Email
alex.macmillan@unsw.edu.au
Dr Michael Carnell
Senior Lecturer
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Email
m.carnell@unsw.edu.au
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