Light Microscopy

Training is done on User specimens. Please create QReserve account here - with your full first and last name displayed before submitting the training request.
Please be advised that imaging employing out of specification glassware with oil lenses (40x and up) is unattainable.  Specimens have to be mounted securely as the Facility microscopes are inverted. Using a nail polish for permanent sealing of wet-mounted coverslips is forbidden.  Please employ a coverslip sealant specifically designed for sealing the edges of wet-mounted coverslips.
Should you have any questions please contact microscopy@yorku.ca