Experiment: Precision-Cut Tissue Slices (PCTS)

In his PhD in Molecular Biology, working with Ben Hankamer at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of…

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Claudia Loebel, M.D./Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Materials Science & Engineering and a Biological Sciences Scholar at the…

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Dr Astero Klampatsa (PhD) is a Team Leader in Cancer Immunotherapy at the Institute of Cancer Research, London,…

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Have you wondered about how to make precision-cut tissue slices and their experimental applications?

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The Stability Advantage: Why Agarose Embedding Outperforms Standard Mounting
At Precisionary Instruments, our engineering philosophy is built on a single premise: stability equals quality. This is why the Compresstome® is designed specifically to utilize agarose embedding for every tissue specimen. While traditional vibratomes often rely on a single… Read more: The Stability Advantage: Why Agarose Embedding Outperforms Standard Mounting
The Right Tools for the Cut: Optimizing Your Compresstome® with Application-Specific Kits
In the world of precision tissue sectioning, the Compresstome® is a powerful engine, but the quality of the final slice often depends on the “fuel” and the “handling”—the environment in which a sample is sliced and the specialized tools… Read more: The Right Tools for the Cut: Optimizing Your Compresstome® with Application-Specific Kits
How to Embed and Section Tricky Small Samples: Introducing the Small Sample Agarose Embedding Stamp
Precision sectioning starts with a perfect foundation. But when you’re working with delicate specimens like organoids or small biopsies, keeping them upright and centered in agarose can feel like a losing battle. If you’ve struggled with samples tilting, drifting,… Read more: How to Embed and Section Tricky Small Samples: Introducing the Small Sample Agarose Embedding Stamp