Research infrastructure

SNSB scientists use numerous methods and techniques for their research, including molecular phylogeny and taxonomy, DNA barcoding, DScan digitization, µCT and digital X-ray, 3D laser scanning, 3D reconstruction, morphometrics, ultrastructural research, Raman spectroscopy, and isotopic analysis.

Bavarian State Collection for Palaeontology and Geology

SNSB

  • 3D reconstruction (Amira, VGStudio MAX)
  • Special libraries paleontology (Paläozoologie und -botanik)
  • Rock, slurry and acid preparation laboratories (e.g. micropaleontology)
  • High-resolution 4K digital microscopy incl. fluorescence and 3D reconstruction (Keyence VHX 5000, 7000)
  • Scanning electron microscopy (desktop-REM Phenom XL G2; high and low vacuum) incl. energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and secondary electron detector (SED) for element analysis; sputter coating for deposition
  • High-resolution digitization (book2net) of archive and collection objects (A2 size, up to 10 cm thickness)

LMU – cooperation „Münchner Modell“

  • Geomicrobiology laboratory
  • Research aquaria (seawater)
  • S1 Molecular laboratories (130 sqm, 23 workstations)
  • Rotor-Gene qPCR
  • Fluorescence microscopes and stereomicroscopes
  • Genomics Lab
  • Illumina MiniSeq (Next Generation Sequencing)
  • High-Performance Computing Infrastructure: Linux Cluster

Bavarian State Collection for Botany

SNSB

  • Various light microscopes and stereo microscopes, stacking microscope
  • Cameras/digitization: 1 HerbScan, 1 mounted camera (incl. accessories, illumination, etc.), 1 PhaseOne for digitization of specimens up to 2 cm thickness.
  • The molecular biology laboratory of BSM is a registered S1 laboratory: Genetically modified organisms can be used here by expert staff. There is a PCR and a qPCR device and an Eppendorf refrigerated centrifuge 5810R.
  • SNSB-IT Center

LMU – cooperation „Münchner Modell“

  • REM (incl. sputtercoater (gold, platinum, carbon), low vacuum use in SEM possible)
  • FISH laboratory, S1 lab, genomics lab, histology lab
  • various microscopes (incl. fluorescence; reflected light, digital microscope)
  • Climatic chambers and climatic cabinets
  • Special library

Botanical Garden Munich-Nymphenburg

  • Special library
  • Experimental greenhouse
  • SiMa Bank (collection of plant samples dried in silica gel for research purposes)

Bavarian State Collection for Mineralogy

SNSB

  • Raman spectroscopy (with light microscopic spatial resolution, non-destructive analysis of organic and anorganic substances).
  • FTIR spectroscopy (infrared spectroscopy for the identification of organic or anorganic substances, mobile instrument)
  • High-resolution digital light microscopy for 3-D reconstruction (Keyence)
  • Polarization microscopy in transmitted and reflected light

LMU – cooperation „Münchner Modell“

  • X-ray diffraction (polycrystals/powders in reflection and transmission, single crystals)
  • Analytical FE scanning electron microscopy (1 nm image resolution, elemental analysis with EDX, phase and microstructure analysis with EBSD, KL, STEM)
  • Mössbauer spectrometry
  • Electron-Probe-Micro-Analyser (precise element analysis in the 1 micrometer range)
  • further analytical methods

Bavarian State Collection for Anthropology

SNSB

  • Laboratory for sample preparation of stable isotopes (expected to be completed in 2022)
  • Osteological reference series “Winthir collection” comprising over 200 individuals

Bavarian State Collection for Palaeoanatomy

SNSB

  • 3D scanner for small and large objects

LMU – cooperation „Münchner Modell“

  • Ancient DNA laboratory
  • Special librarie paleoanatomy

Bavarian State Collection for Zoology

SNSB

  • Histology laboratory
  • X-ray analysis and micro-computer tomography (3D)
  • 3D reconstruction (Amira, VGStudio MAX)
  • S1 Molecular laboratories
  • Preparation for Next Generation Sequencing
  • Collection digitization
  • High-resolution macro- and microphotography
  • Special library zoological systematics

LMU – Kooperation „Münchner Modell“

  • Light optical and electron microscopic surface and section analysis: High quality light optics, SEM, TEM
  • Next Generation Sequencing

RiesCraterMuseum Nördlingen

SNSB

  • Isotope analysis of heavy elements
  • Microscopes/rock saws