What are the best tweezers for making epidermal peels?

02 February 2013 1 9K Report

I'm making epidermal peels from tomato leaves to observe stomatal opening/closing. I've been working with some rather time-worn tweezers and I'd like to buy a new pair.

Alice Zelman

Thanks very much for the advice, Phillip! I will try these.

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