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:   […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

What is Brain Awareness Week 2024? Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is an annual global initiative organized by the Dana Foundation, dedicated to raising public awareness about the progress and importance of brain research. It serves as a platform to highlight advancements in the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of brain-related disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke, […]

Choosing the Right Tissue Slicer Are you struggling to determine whether a vibratome, microtome, or cryostat is the best fit for your tissue sectioning needs? You’re not alone. Many scientists grapple with this decision when embarking on experimental projects involving tissue samples. To simplify this process, we’ve crafted a series of visual decision flowcharts to […]

Sectioning Plant Tissue for Research Today, let’s dive into the world of plant tissue research! Did you know that methods and techniques for studying plant and animal tissue are often similar? To examine proteins on the microscopic level, processes to get tissue slices include dehydration, fixation, and embedding for immunohistochemical analyses. But sometimes, these steps are not […]

Twenty Years of Vibratome Quality At Precisionary Instruments, we take immense pride in our commitment to providing cutting-edge tools that empower researchers worldwide. For nearly two decades, our Compresstome Vibratome has been a trusted resource in the scientific community. We are thrilled to highlight a recent peer-reviewed publication that underscores the exceptional capabilities of our […]