Acid Wash, Autoclave, Flame or Coat? Slide Basics Explained

Acid Wash, Autoclave, Flame or Coat? Slide Basics Explained

There are about as many protocols to prepare coverslips as there are ways to make tuna casserole. You can spend from 5 seconds to 2 days, depending on what your lab prefers. But in the end, what’s really needed? I’ve tried many protocols over the years and I’ve questioned some steps. Here I share my…