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Achieving publication-quality immunofluorescence images is tricky. Learn what controls for immunofluorescence you can use to get them!
Tissue processing for histology is a key step between fixation and embedding. We take you through the steps of tissue processing in this simple guide.
Ever wondered what magic happens to turn your samples into histology slides? Find out the 5 simple steps for histology slide preparation.
Discover what hematoxylin and eosin staining is used for and how it works, in this concise guide.
Learn about four fixatives for histology, which one you should pick, and how. Plus, get some top tips for perfect sample preservation.
Discover 6 critical scanning electron microscopy sample preparation points you need to know to get the best out of your SEM.
How you fix your tissue or cells can affect your results, for better or for worse. Discover the key points to think about before undertaking your histology fixation.
Discover the history of histology, from the first mention of a cell in 1665 to the identification and development of various stains.
Discover seven common histology mistakes and how you can avoid making them when performing your experiments.
RNAscope is a new method of quantitative RNA in situ-hybridization that has taken laboratories by storm. Learn advantages over traditional techniques and how RNAscope works in this introduction article.
From Alkaline phosphatase to Warthin-Starry, we take you through the various histology stains available.
Get introduced to some of the special stains for histology and learn some top tips for getting great results.
Looking for paraffin alternatives for tissue embedding? Find out the benefits of cryo and resin tissue embedding and how they work.
Counterstaining can have a big impact on your histology result. This short guide will introduce you to some available counterstains providing you with a few more choices.
Achieving a good immunohistochemistry signal-to-noise ratio involves many factors, including a good blocking protocol. Read on to learn about blocking non-specific staining in IHC.
Did you know fixation can mask antigen sites in your sample? Discover how you can unmask them and get your signal back on track!
Want to detect iron in your samples? You need Prussian blue! Discover the incredible sensitivity of this stain and how to use it.
Discover interesting facts about Congo red and it can help us understand Alzheimer’s disease.
Acid-fast stain (AF) is a special staining technique used in the histology lab. Discover which bacteria this stain detects, the history behind it, and how it works.
Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) is a commonly used special stain in the histology lab. Find out more about what this stain detects and how to use it.
If your immunohistochemistry is not working quite as expected, don’t fret. Check out this comprehensive guide to troubleshooting immunohistochemistry.
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