Olympus

In Vitro Fertilization, patch clamping, injection...modern standards in easy-to-operate micromanipulators vary widely according to differences of medical research. Olympus manufactures a wide variety of microscopes for use with carefully selected micromanipulators to carry out specific applications with the greatest possible ease and comfort. Reliability is a key characteristic of Olympus systems, whose development aims at progressive and practical improvements in micromanipulation techniques and operation.

 

Patch Clamping plays a vital role in clarifying the detailed structures and mechanisms of human life. It requires equipment with compact design and long-term operating stability, and is often applied in multi-channel settings or combined with other

research methods. For microscopes, the most important characteristics are high rigidity, solid fixing of the stage and compatibility with a range of supplementary electrical devices. To meet those needs with high-quality, high-precision

performance, Olympus offers the BX51WI fixed stage upright microscope and the IX2 inverted system microscope.

 

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has been common in the field of medical research. ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection), one of the key methods, remains focus of attention in the world. Especially high fertilization rates are reported in cases where the primary cause is impaired sperm function. Since precise micromanipulations under the microscope is required for ICSI, the performance of the microscope and micromanipulators themselves are vital for a successful outcome. The combination of the Olympus inverted research microscope IX71 with carefully selected micromanipulation systems offers the superior optical performance and precise, comfortable micromanipulations needed to ensure success in the growing field of IVF technology.

Biotechnology is developing rapidly and bringing fruitful results in many different fields. In molecular biology and biochemical gene treatment, one of the main research themes is clearing the gene manifestation. In recent years, observation of live bodies and cells by means of fluorescence, employing the GFP gene, has greatly increased the need for micro injection procedures. To meet this need, Olympus provides a wide variety of microscopes and micromanipulation systems which can be operated smoothly, comfortably and quickly.