Ultrasound Image-guided Micro-injection

The InviVue ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) system is specifically designed for in-utero mouse brain embryonic imaging. UBM-guided injections of DNA and retroviruses allow the researcher to study cell linage and genetic mutations in early brain development and conduct longitudinal studies on the same animals over long periods of time. This method reduces the number of sacrificed animals for histological or pathological examinations. The system includes micro-high frequency ultrasound technology, custom imaging software and a choice of staging platforms for image guided micro-injections.