Upcoming Webinar | Dec. 17 | Serial Compresstome Vibratome Sectioning for Brain Mapping

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Tissue Sectioning Solutions for Fixed Brain Slices

Obtain consistent tissue slices from fixed brain samples with Precisionary Instruments’ vibratome, rotary microtome, and cryostat.

High-Precision Sectioning for Fixed Brain Tissue in Neuroanatomy and Histopathology

Accurate sectioning of fixed brain tissue is essential for studying neuroanatomy, disease models, and histopathological research. Fixed tissues require precise slicing to ensure cellular structures remain intact for staining, imaging, and analysis. 

Precisionary Instruments’ vibratome, rotary microtome, and cryostat are designed to produce consistent, thin sections from fixed brain tissues. These tools help researchers maintain the integrity of delicate brain structures, ensuring high-resolution results for both qualitative and quantitative analyses.

Compresstome® VF-510-0Z

Precision Vibrating Microtome for Fixed Brain Tissue

The Compresstome® VF-510-0Z vibratome is ideal for creating smooth, consistent slices of fixed brain tissue for applications in neuroanatomy and histopathology. This fully automated system produces thin, undamaged sections, preserving the integrity of cellular structures for high-quality results.
Experimental applications include:

With a 5-year warranty, the VF-510-0Z delivers unmatched precision for fixed tissue sectioning in brain research.

Rotary Microtome RF-1000

Fully Automated Microtome for Fixed Brain Tissue

The RF-1000 rotary microtome is engineered for repetitive, precise sectioning of fixed brain tissues. This reliable system ensures that slices remain uniform and thin, ideal for detailed histological studies and imaging.
Experimental applications include:

With a 3-year warranty, the RF-1000 offers superior stability, making it perfect for repetitive sectioning in brain studies.

Precisionary Cryostat CF-6100

Cryostat for Frozen Sectioning of Fixed Brain Tissue

The CF-6100 cryostat offers reliable and precise sectioning of fixed brain tissue embedded in OCT and frozen for histological studies. Its automated features ensure that tissue integrity is maintained during frozen sectioning, critical for neuroanatomical research.
Experimental applications include:

Acting as a laboratory workhorse, the CF-6100 ensures reliable frozen sectioning for immunohistochemistry applications over time.

TEC-200 Tissue Embedding Center

Efficient Tissue Processing for Fixed Brain Slices

The TEC-200 Tissue Embedding Center is designed for seamless embedding. It offers automation for precise and consistent results. Ideal for fixed brain slices, its ergonomic design ensures operator comfort. Experience stability and precision cutting, and elevate your tissue processing with the TEC-200 from Precisionary Instruments.

Real Labs Trust Precisionary Vibratomes for Their Fixed Brain Slices

“3D” use of animal tissues in experimental design

Have you wondered how one mouse brain may be used for multiple experiments? Come discover the strategy behind using animal tissues for multi-use research experiments, so that your tissue samples can go further. Dr. Yiying Zhang from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital is our guest webinar speaker. For this Precisionary webinar, Dr. Zhang will discuss a “3D” use of animal tissues in planning experimental designs in academic research.

From two-dimensional to three-dimensional histopathology using a Compresstome®

Dr. Wong shares how he built a custom-made Compresstome® for high-speed histological 3D imaging of whole organs like brains.

Interactions between Saturated Fat, Cytokines, and Microglia in the Ventral Striatum

Dr. Fordahl will highlight how proinflammatory cytokines alter dopamine terminal function, and how increasing dietary fat intake may enhance microglial activity.

The locus coeruleus (LC) mediates behavioral flexibility

Dr. Greta Vargova is going to present their most recent publication, in which they show the link between locus coeruleus activity and behavioral flexibility.

References

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Driessens SLW, Galakhova AA, Heyer DB, Pieterse IJ, Wilbers R, Mertens EJ, Waleboer F, Heistek TS, Coenen L, Meijer JR, Idema S, de Witt Hamer PC, Noske DP, de Kock CPJ, Lee BR, Smith K, Ting JT, Lein ES, Mansvelder HD, Goriounova NA. Genes associated with cognitive ability and HAR show overlapping expression patterns in human cortical neuron types. Nat Commun. 2023 Jul 13;14(1):4188. PMID: 37443107; PMCID: PMC10345092. 

Egawa K, Watanabe M, Shiraishi H, Sato D, Takahashi Y, Nishio S, Fukuda A. Imbalanced expression of cation-chloride cotransporters as a potential therapeutic target in an Angelman syndrome mouse model. Sci Rep. 2023 Apr 17;13(1):5685. PMID: 37069177; PMCID: PMC10110603.

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