Introduction Bone marrow is the main factory of blood cells. It produces red cells, white cells, and platelets. Many blood diseases start in the marrow, so studying marrow samples is Read More …
Staining of bone marrow smear
Category: DMLT
Processing histological tissues for paraffin embedding
Introduction Processing histological tissues for paraffin embedding is a fundamental technique in histopathology and biomedical research. This process is essential for preserving tissue architecture, cellular details, and molecular components, allowing Read More …
Lipid Chemistry
Definition Lipids are a heterogeneous group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water but soluble in nonpolar solvents (like chloroform, ether, benzene). They are composed mainly of carbon, hydrogen, Read More …
Decalcification
Introduction Decalcification is a critical preparatory step in histology, particularly for hard tissues such as bone and teeth, which contain large amounts of calcium that make them challenging to section. Read More …
Fixatives
Introduction A histological fixative is a chemical substance used to preserve biological tissues from decay, maintaining the structure of cells and tissues for microscopic examination. Fixatives stabilise the tissue, preventing Read More …