LI-COR Biosciences Introduces Near-Infrared Small Animal Imager

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LINCOLN, Neb., June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Pearl(TM) In VivoImaging System for small animal and whole organ imaging offerssuperior near-infrared (NIR) results in less than 30 seconds. ThePearl Imager is optimized for use with LI-COR IRDye(R) InfraredDyes, the proven performers for NIR imaging at 700 and 800nm.
"Properly exposed, multi-color images are imaged in 30 seconds,"says Jeff Harford, LI-COR product manager. "The Pearl uses whitelight and dual channel, near-infrared detection for excellentsensitivity combined with the design simplicity of one-button imageacquisition."
"Speed and sensitivity are already proven hallmarks of the system,"notes Harford. "Beta sites around the world are impressed with theease of image acquisition especially when compared to other imagingsystems." Harford adds that the Pearl Imager provides true NIRimaging using LI-COR's proven dual laser detection technologycompared to filtered white light used in competing systems. "Forresearchers committed to in vivo small animal imaging, near-IR isclearly the best choice."
The Pearl Imager features a compact footprint (16" x 16" x 25")ideal for space-conscious labs and portability. The Pearl Imagerjoins LI-COR's line up of imaging systems for DNA, small animal,and proteomic research including the Odyssey Imaging System andMousePOD, which also offers researchers a cost-effective approachto in vivo small animal imaging. Additional information isavailable at www.pearlimager.com .
About LI-COR Biosciences
LI-COR(R) Biosciences is a leading manufacturer of near-infraredimaging platforms, analysis software, and LI-COR IRDye(R) infrareddye reagents for genomic, proteomic, and molecular imagingapplications. LI-COR pioneered the development of near-infraredfluorescence detection systems for DNA sequencing and todayprovides systems for drug discovery, protein research, small animalimaging, and undergraduate training. LI-COR instruments forphotosynthesis, carbon dioxide analysis and light measurement arerecognized worldwide for standard-setting innovation in plantscience research and environmental monitoring. Founded in 1971, theprivately held company is based in Lincoln, Nebraska, withsubsidiaries in Germany and the United Kingdom. LI-COR systems areused in over 100 countries and are supported by a global network ofdistributors.
Web site: www.pearlimager.com/
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