How is Golgi staining procedure for Drosophila brain?

10 October 2019 1 4K Report

I look for a robust and simple protocol for Golgi staining of Drosophila CNS. Please share your experience in this matter with me.

Valeria Tananska

Mohammad hello,

Your best bet is described in:

Strausfeld, N.J. "Atlas of an insect brain." Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 1976.

available in electronic form:

http://jfly.uni-koeln.de/html/manuals/pdf/J_Strausfeld_Atlas.pdf (pp. 137 - 8)

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