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Steps
  1. 1 Introduce microscope setup and equipment --:--
  2. 2 Apply oil to the objective lens 00:19
  3. 3 Clean imaging disk with methanol 00:31
  4. 4 Insert temperature sensor into solution 00:51
Cell Biology Bio-protocol Video Citable · DOI

Placing dishes on objective

DOI: 10.21769/BioProtoc.v86
Protocol
Difficulty
intermediate

Steps

1
Introduce microscope setup and equipment

Overview of the Zeiss Observer D1 microscope system with 100x oil objective and thermal control instrument used for single molecule tracking.

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2
Apply oil to the objective lens

Place a single drop of oil onto the objective lens before using the microscope for imaging.

▶ 00:19
3
Clean imaging disk with methanol

Use methanol to thoroughly clean the bottom surface of the imaging disk prior to placing it on the microscope instrument.

▶ 00:31
4
Insert temperature sensor into solution

Place the temperature sensor into the sample solution to monitor and maintain proper thermal conditions during imaging.

▶ 00:51
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