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Imaging C. elegans Embryos using an Epifluorescent Microscope and Open Source Software
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March 24, 2011
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The C. elegans embryo is a powerful system for studying cell biology and development. We present a protocol for live imaging of C. elegans embryos utilizing DIC optics or fluorescence using readily available epifluorescent microscopes and open-source software.
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Verbrugghe, K. J. C., Chan, R. C. Imaging C. elegans Embryos using an Epifluorescent Microscope and Open Source Software. J. Vis. Exp. (49), e2625, doi:10.3791/2625 (2011).
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