Category: Experimental Solutions

Learn the Basics About Antigen Retrieval!

At Precisionary Instruments, because so many of our tissue slicer users handle fixed tissue, we often get asked about antigen retrieval. Today, we’d like to cover this as a short explanatory topic! What is antigen retrieval and why is it important? Have you ever worked with fixed tissue? If you process tissue slices for immunological […]

Written by on March 31, 2025

A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide to Acute Brain Slices for Electrophysiology

At Precisionary Instruments, we understand that preparing acute brain slices for electrophysiology is a highly technical and delicate process. Many researchers have reached out to us, looking for a clear and structured protocol that walks them through every step. In response, we have developed a detailed, step-by-step experimental guide, one of the first of its […]

Written by on March 26, 2025

Introducing the SteadyHold Tube Stabilizer: A Game-Changer for Tissue Embedding

Are you struggling to keep your specimen tube secure? Do you need a dependable solution for sample embedding? Wish you had a “third hand” to help? If you’ve ever faced the challenge of keeping your specimen tube steady while embedding tissue, we have the perfect solution. Introducing the SteadyHold Tube Stabilizer—Precisionary Instruments’ latest innovation designed […]

Written by on March 7, 2025

New Year, New Slicer: Try Our Compresstome Vibratome Demo Program

Starting the year with fresh research goals? If improving your tissue sectioning workflow is a priority, our 30-day demo program for the Compresstome VF-510-0Z is the perfect opportunity to explore a vibratome that sections tissue faster, preserves sample integrity, and simplifies your lab work. We understand that some institutions require a demo before purchasing, and […]

Written by on February 28, 2025

Enhancing Neurophysiological Research with the Vibratome Electrophysiology Kit for Acute Brain Slices [UPDATED]

Acute brain slices are a cornerstone of neurophysiological research, providing an essential platform for investigating neuronal activity through techniques like patch-clamp electrophysiology. The preparation of these delicate tissue slices requires precision, care, and specialized tools to preserve their viability and functionality. Understanding the challenges neurophysiologists face, we are excited to introduce the Compresstome Vibratome Electrophysiology […]

Written by on February 21, 2025

Vibratome for High-Throughput Tissue Sectioning

Have you ever wanted to make one cut and get enough tissue slices for an entire 24-well plate? Well, our new Compresstome VF-800-0Z is now capable of doing that! For instance, just ONE tissue section can yield 20-30 or more samples, and can fill an entire 24-well plate for your experiments. Check this out:   […]

Written by on June 12, 2024

Compresstome Vibrating Microtome Empowers Cutting-Edge Neuroscience Research at University Hospital Würzburg

Leading the charge in innovative neuroscience research is Prof. Carsten Hagemann, heading the Section Experimental Neurosurgery within the Neurosurgery Department at the University Hospital Würzburg, Germany. With a firm commitment to bridging the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical applications, this section stands at the forefront of translational neuroscience research. Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Section Experimental […]

Written by on May 16, 2024

Exploring Neuropsychiatric Conditions: A Lab Spotlight on Dr. Jordan Logue’s Research at MUSC Using Compresstome Vibratome

Meet the McMahon Research Group In the bustling corridors of the Medical University of South Carolina’s Basic Science Building resides a dynamic research group led by Vice President of Research Dr. Lori McMahon. Among her dedicated team is postdoctoral researcher Dr. Jordan Logue, whose work delves into the intricate realm of neuropsychiatric conditions, particularly focusing […]

Written by on April 2, 2024

Lab Spotlight: Dr. Gregg Wildenberg’s Lab Unravels Neuroanatomy Mysteries with Precisionary Instruments

Wildenberg Lab Supported by Precisionary Instruments In our latest Lab Spotlight, we’re thrilled to feature the groundbreaking work of Dr. Gregg Wildenberg and his team at The University of Chicago. Dr. Wildenberg also holds a joint appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. Dr. Wildenberg’s lab, composed of a dynamic team of eight individuals, is dedicated to […]

Written by on April 2, 2024

Precisionary Compresstome Vibratome Lab Spotlight: Henderson Lab at Marshall University

Welcome to another edition of our Lab Spotlight series, where we delve into the innovative research happening in labs around the world that utilize Precisionary Instruments’ Compresstome vibratome. Today, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on Associate Professor Brandon Henderson’s research lab, located at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University. About […]

Written by on April 2, 2024