microplate reader technology

A microplate reader is a scientific instrument used to analyze multiple small samples simultaneously, typically contained in a grid of tiny wells called a microplate. It measures properties like light absorption, fluorescence, or luminescence to analyze biological or chemical reactions. This technology enables efficient, high-throughput testing in research, diagnostics, and drug development, providing quick and reliable data. By shining specific wavelengths of light through or onto the samples and detecting the signals they emit, the microplate reader helps scientists understand complex processes such as enzyme activity or cell health in a streamlined, cost-effective manner.