The beginnings of Luminescence

Ever wonder who developed the first luminometer and why it was developed? Learn more about the beginnings of luminescence right here!

Busting Myths about Microplate Reader Injectors

What is important if you take a closer look at microplate reader injectors? A comparison between syringe injectors and JET injectors.

What are the benefits of top reading vs bottom reading?

Microplate readers offer often the option to read fluorescence both, from the top and from the bottom but what are the benefits of each reading mode?

How sensitive is your microplate reader?

Instrument sensitivity has been defined as the smallest amount of change that can be detected by a measurement. How to distinguish between sensitive and less sensitive microplate readers?

Minimizing Crosstalk

Modern microplate readers can detect very low levels of light and this has led to an increasing focus on optical crosstalk.