New Detector Set to Revolutionise Electron Cryo-Microscopy
A groundbreaking ai detector is set to revolutionise the field of electron cryo-microscopy (cryoEM). Developed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), in collaboration with the Rosalind Franklin Institute and MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (MRC LMB), this new generation of quest promises to make cryoEM more accessible and widely-used.
The ai detector, known as the Quantum C100, is a result of a commercial venture between UKRI and Quantum Detectors. It simplifies microscope design, making cryoEM technology more accessible to everyday laboratories. Dr Hazel Housden, the Rosalind Franklin Institute's Innovation and Translation Manager, expressed excitement about this 'democratisation' of cryoEM.
Roger Goldsbrough, CEO of Quantum Detectors, believes the introduction of the Quantum C100 will significantly expand the reach of cryoEM technology. The ai detector, optimised for 100 keV, is a key component in facilitating economic access to cryoEM worldwide. Until now, leading cryoEM systems required substantial power and were complex, specialised machines only available in specialist centres. However, pioneering scientists have shown that similar imaging resolutions can be achieved with electrons at a much lower energy of 100keV.
The Quantum C100 ai detector, a product of collaboration between the research base and industry, will eventually make cryoEM techniques available to non-specialist laboratories. Meanwhile, specialist laboratories can undertake more complex work. As Dr Barbara Ghinelli, STFC's Director of Campus Development and Clusters and a Rosalind Franklin Board Member, noted, this technology development is an excellent example of such collaboration, promising to unlock new scientific discoveries and advancements.
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