2 women in boat in front of glacier, wearing fluorescent yellow coats
Citizen Science Meets Polar Plankton with Fjord Phyto
Documenting ecological changes in Antarctica is extremely important, as the continent is experiencing some of the fastest rates of warming on the …
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Baltimore's Inner Harbor
Notes from the Field: The 2023 National Shellfisheries Association Meeting
In March we attended the National Shellfisheries Association (NSA) meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. This annual meeting brings together scientists and …
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FlowCam images of various particles at various background intensity settings
The Effect of Background Intensity Settings on Particle Image Analysis Results
In flow imaging microscopy with FlowCam, background intensity is an important factor to consider for image segmentation and overall particle …
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Four women on boat with kelp harvest
A Kelp Farm Tour with Spartan Sea Farms Provides Insight into Relationship Between Micro- and Macroalgae
From nutritional supplements to biopolymer materials to epicurean delicacies, kelp is growing in popularity and finding its place in Maine's evolving …
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USP Webinar Series: All the Particulars on Particles
Monitoring particles in biotherapeutics during manufacturing is critical to ensure product quality and to meet regulatory requirements on particle …
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Algae Technology & Algae Viability Analysis with FlowCam
Microalgae present a viable alternative to crude oil for the production of renewable fuels suitable for land, marine, and air transportation. This is …
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Jacklyn Nadeau collecting maple syrup
FlowCam Finds the Sweet Spot for Particles in Pure Maine Maple Syrup
Nothing taps the start of spring in Maine more than Maple Sunday Weekend! Making yummy maple syrup from fresh tree sap water is a centuries-old …
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FlowCam scientist operating automated liquid handler, ALH for FlowCam
Using Automation with FlowCam: Frequently Asked Questions
Laboratory automation is essential in allowing researchers to decrease time and effort required to perform experiments and collect valuable data. ALH …
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Bates College students looking at FlowCam data on screen
Bates Students use FlowCam to Investigate Microbial Diversity and more
“Is it automatically taking pictures of our sample?” “Can we sort our data by size?” “Will it help me find similar-looking images?”
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Kelsey Meyer in boat holding crab trap
FlowCam for Oyster & Green Crab Larvae Research: FlowCam Grant Project
We recently connected with Kelsey Meyer, the recipient of the 2022-23 FlowCam Aquatic Research Grant for Graduate Students. Kelsey is a Ph.D. …
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FlowCam Dissertation Highlights Collaboration Among Scientists
Turbulence plays a key role in the mixing of lakes, seas, and oceans and inspired the subject of Dr. Russell Arnott's Ph.D. dissertation. With little …
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Flow Imaging Microscopy for Bovine Rumen Fluid: A New Way to Monitor Ecosystem Health
Using FlowCam to image MOO-ving particles? …you’re on the right tract! Corralling food through a cow’s digestive system is no small task, yet the …
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