Description
ZEISS Elyra 7 is a comprehensive super-resolution imaging system that integrates multiple microscopy technologies, providing maximum flexibility for research — from fast optical sectioning and 3D imaging of live cells to single-molecule localization microscopy.
The system integrates Lattice SIM² for high-speed super-resolution imaging and Single Molecule Localization Microscopy (SMLM) techniques, including PALM and STORM, achieving resolution down to tens of nanometers. This makes Elyra 7 a versatile solution for advanced biological and biomedical research.
Key Features
- Super-resolution down to ~20–30 nm (SMLM) and ~60 nm (SIM)
- Multiple imaging modes: Lattice SIM², PALM, STORM
- High-speed acquisition for live-cell imaging
- Flexible switching between imaging techniques
- High-precision single-molecule localization
Technologies
- Lattice SIM²: fast super-resolution imaging with low phototoxicity
- SMLM (PALM/STORM): ultra-high resolution at the single-molecule level
- 3D localization
- Multi-channel fluorescence imaging
Applications
- Protein organization at the nanoscale
- Cell membrane and cytoskeleton analysis
- Molecular interaction studies
- Live-cell super-resolution imaging
- Neuroscience and cell signaling research
Advantages
- Versatility: multiple technologies in one system
- Flexibility: choose the optimal imaging mode
- Ultra-high detail: from cellular to molecular level
- Live and fixed imaging: supports diverse workflows
