Fluorescence Microscopy Using A Recycled Paper Scanner

Gallegos, Dustin; Hislop, Lillian; Xi, ZhanHo

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Title

Fluorescence Microscopy Using A Recycled Paper Scanner

Author(s)

• Gallegos, Dustin
• Hislop, Lillian
• Xi, ZhanHo

Issue Date

2012

Keyword(s)

• Consumer electronics -- Reuse
• Sustainable design

Abstract

Fluorescence microscopy is a technique widely used in medical practice and research to detect proteins and cell cultures, allowing doctors to diagnose malaria, skin cancer and other diseases, the students said. Biological specimens are labeled with fluorescence to visually track them, so scientists can monitor how tissues grow or test if certain types of cells are present. The typical computer scanner has a lens, lamp and mirror, which are also the basic components for a microscope. A fluorescence microscope essentially works the same way as a scanner, by shining a light and then analyzing the reflected light. The team engineered the scanner with lenses and filters necessary to read and interpret the fluorescent signals. The three person team was from the University of Illinois. The project won the Silver award in the Reuse category.

Publisher

Champaign, IL : Illinois Sustainable Technology Center

Type of Resource

moving image

Language

en

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