Buyer’s Guide: Factors To Consider When Buying A Rotary Microtome

Introduction Microtome is an instrument used in biological labs to cut thin slices or sections of different materials.[1] There are several types available, and the rotary microtome is one among them. The rotary microtome cuts the sections when the tissue blocks are moved in a rotary motion using a handwheel.[1] It’s most commonly used for […]

The Cryostat-Microtome

Need Microtomes for your studies? Click here A Glimpse into the History of a Cryostat A Cryostat is a versatile and high-quality machine that generates low temperatures for tissue sectioning. The word “Cryostat” originates from two separate Greek words “Kryos”, meaning cold, and “stat”, meaning stable. Sir James Dewar, a Scottish Physicist, and Chemist are […]

Can You Divide a Strand of Hair? The Ultramicrotome

Need Microtomes for your studies? Click here As an Amazon Associate, ConductScience Inc. earns revenue from qualifying purchases   What is the Ultramicrotome? Microtomes are specifically designed devices for the cutting of extremely thin sections from samples, for the study of their microscopic composition. Samples can be of biological origins, such as tissues, cells, and […]

Mastering the Microtome

Need Microtomes for your studies? Click here Description of Microtome Generally, microtomes are involved in the process of preparing samples of biological material to be examined under a microscope. Specifically, they slice material into extremely thin pieces so they can fit in a microscope slide and be studied by researchers. It holds the material in […]