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Live-Cell Imaging of Intact Ex Vivo Globes Using a Novel 3D Printed Holder
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2022
The present work describes a novel experimental protocol that utilizes a 3D printed holder to enable high-resolution live cell imaging of enucleated globes. Through this protocol, the cellular calcium signaling activity in wounded corneal epithelium from ex vivo globes can be observed in real time.
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An All-in-one Sample Holder for Macromolecular X-ray Crystallography with Minimal Background Scattering
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2019
A novel sample holder for macromolecular X-ray crystallography along with a suitable handling protocol is presented. The system allows crystal growth, crystal soaking and in situ diffraction data collection at both, ambient and cryogenic temperature without the need of any crystal manipulation or mounting.
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Characterization of Full Set Material Constants and Their Temperature Dependence for Piezoelectric Materials Using Resonant Ultrasound Spectroscopy
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2016
This protocol describes the procedure of measuring the temperature dependence of the full set material constants of piezoelectric materials using resonant ultrasound spectroscopy (RUS).
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Simultaneous Long-term Recordings at Two Neuronal Processing Stages in Behaving Honeybees
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2014
Simultaneous extracellular long term recordings from two different brain neuropiles or two different anatomical tracts were established in honeybees. These recordings allow the investigation of temporal aspects of neuronal processing across different brain areas at the single neuron as well as at the ensemble level in a behaving animal.
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Technique for Studying Arthropod and Microbial Communities within Tree Tissues
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2014
We provide a technique to preserve intact tree phloem and prepare it for observation. We create an apparatus called a phloem sandwich that allows for the introduction and observation of arthropods, microbes, and other organisms that inhabit phloem tissues.
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Its performance depends on how the acrylic’s rigidity supports the experimental geometry, how its shape constrains component placement, and how openings or supports accommodate instruments. These features work together to maintain spatial relationships without unnecessarily blocking access. A suitable design therefore helps keep components aligned while preserving the physical arrangement needed for observation and measurement.
Transparency provides visual access to the components arranged within the holder. Researchers can inspect positioning, alignment, and the relationship between the support and nearby instruments without removing the assembly. This visibility is especially useful when an experiment requires direct observation during preparation or measurement, because the holder can provide support without concealing the working area.
The main factors are the holder’s geometry, the location and size of its openings, and the way its supports correspond to the components being arranged. When these features match the intended setup, they help preserve a stable configuration. Consistent geometry can reduce movement-related variability and make repeated preparations or measurements more comparable.
By maintaining a defined spatial arrangement, the holder limits unwanted movement among neural tissue, recording devices, stimulation components, or other parts of an assembly. More consistent positioning supports reproducible preparation and measurement. Its contribution is mechanical rather than analytical: it does not interpret neural signals, but it helps create stable conditions in which those signals or responses can be examined.
Researchers can first identify which components need support, separation, or controlled positioning, then choose a holder geometry with suitable supports or openings. After placing the components, they can inspect visual access and alignment, confirm that the arrangement remains stable, and proceed with preparation or measurement. This workflow links holder design to the specific spatial requirements of the experiment.
In neuroscience, they can organize assemblies that combine neural tissue with recording devices or stimulation components. Their value is greatest when stable positioning, visual inspection, and instrument access must occur together. By supporting consistent setup geometry, they can contribute to preparation, observation, and measurement workflows where movement could otherwise make experimental conditions less reproducible.