Digital microscopes enhance tissue research and measurements in labs

In Danish laboratories, TAGARNO’s digital microscopes play an important role in researching how substances from plastic products may affect fertility. With two TAGARNO PRESTIGE microscopes and the integrated Ruler app, researchers can document and analyze even the smallest morphological changes in biological tissue samples, directly at the lab bench and with high precision.

Digital microscopes used for ex vivo observation of tissue over time

At one of the laboratories, PRESTIGE microscopes is used for ex vivo culturing of rat thyroid glands, where the tissue is placed on filters in a 6-well plate. Through daily observations, researchers can measure the size of the tissue and monitor whether blood vessels are preserved for up to nine days.

The integrated Ruler app adds a heads-up display of a ruler directly onto the microscope’s live image. This makes it possible to track tissue growth in real time and compare results day by day, ensuring that experimental conditions maintain tissue integrity throughout the process.

Ex vivo culturing of rat thyroid tissue placed on a filter in a 6-well plate. Image captured with a TAGARNO digital microscope at 32.4x magnification. With the Ruler app’s heads-up display directly on the live image, researchers can accurately assess both tissue diameter and potential changes in blood vessels over time.

Laboratories use digital microscopes to perform precise morphological measurements

The second PRESTIGE microscope is used to perform precise morphological measurements directly on live animals or tissue samples without moving or damaging the material.

For example, the microscope is used to measure the distance between anus and genitals in rats, a method applied to evaluate the effects of various environmental influences. With the Ruler app, researchers can obtain accurate and reproducible measurements in real time – essential for scientific validity.

Measuring the distance between anus and genitals in a rat using a TAGARNO PRESTIGE digital microscope (18x magnification). The integrated ruler displays precise lengths in 0.1 mm intervals.

An efficient and gentle alternative

By combining high image quality, precise magnification, and easy documentation, TAGARNO PRESTIGE offer an efficient and gentle alternative to traditional microscopes. The integrated Ruler app is a vital tool in the laboratories’ analyses, enabling precise and reproducible measurements directly on samples without disturbing them.

For the laboratories, this means that even the smallest morphological changes can be documented and analyzed efficiently, gently, and with scientific accuracy.