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We have recently had preliminary feedback from a number of independent 
sources that show much reduced bleaching when a sample is excited using an 
LED source rather than a Hg bulb. These tests, carried out with identical 
powers in the excitation bandpass region, showed that imaging could be 
carried out for up to three times longer.
On live tests cells were seen to be still living happily after being 
exposed for twice the time it took to kill the cells under Hg excitation. 
We are still gathering information on this and intend to publish in due 
course.  
In the meantime I will be happy to discuss offline and would be interested 
in hearing from anyone who has seen similar results. 

Best Regards,

Gerry 

Gerard Whoriskey
Development Engineer
CoolLED Ltd
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