Ceara Mcgowan

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How to stain prostate tissue embedded in epoxy resin with Masson's trichrome?

Hi, My study involves tissue grinding of prostate tissue embedded in epoxy resin. Then performing Masson's trichrome staining for collagen on the exposed face of the grinded block face, but...

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What cryostat temperature is optimal to collect frozen 14 micron thick vagus nerve sections?

Hi, I'm going to section vagus nerve tissue embedded in OCT, collecting 14 micron thick sections. What cryostat temperature is optimal for colleting these sections?

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What is the best method to decalcify a sheep skull?

I have a 6cm x 5cm section of a skull from a sheep, with the scalp attached. I have been decalcifying in 10% EDTA Ph 7.4. I have tried this method on a 6cm x 5cm section of a cat skull which took...

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How can I carry out decalification of tissue attached to skull?

Hi, I am looking at sectioning and staining some cat skull sections and the attached tissue (dura to the dermis and epidermis) can tissue be placed through decalcification? I understand that IHC...

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