Re: [Histonet] DIF on paraffin embedded tissue

2015-11-25 Thread James Watson via Histonet
Interesting comments. The use of this sample depends on if the antigen survives fixation and paraffin embedding. About 45-55% of our work is done with immunofluorescence on FFPE slides. we quench the autofluorescence with a CuSO4 treatment. James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of

Re: [Histonet] plants in the lab

2015-06-01 Thread James Watson
http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19930073077.pdf James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Scientific Technical Leader II, Histology Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org -Original Message- From: Bitting

Re: [Histonet] plants in the lab

2015-06-01 Thread James Watson
NASA did a lot of studies on this. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA_Clean_Air_Study James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Scientific Technical Leader II, Histology Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org -Original Message- From

Re: [Histonet] Microscope Problems?

2015-05-20 Thread James Watson
I see that advertising is now allowed on the Histonet? James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Scientific Technical Leader II, Histology Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org -Original Message- From: scott munday [mailto:mundaysc

Re: [Histonet] THICK AND THIN SECTIONS ?

2015-05-20 Thread James Watson
I see that advertising is now allowed on the Histonet? James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Scientific Technical Leader II, Histology Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org -Original Message- From: Klaus Dern [mailto:klaus.der

Re: [Histonet] Tissue transfer method:

2015-05-01 Thread James Watson
you have multiple slides to repair then they can be stacked. Apply weight to the top of this and let stand overnight. 9. Soak the dry slide in Xylene until the Mount-Quick is removed and coverslip as usual. James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation

[Histonet] RE: perfusion stiffness

2015-04-15 Thread James Watson
% sucrose first since brains flushed with PBS can have up to 20% shrinkage. I have not heard of a good theory behind body stiffness after perfusion yet, pretty sure it is not the effect of actual cross linking since that takes time. Is someone knows the cause please let me know. James Watson

RE: [Histonet] RE: whole mouse brains

2015-04-10 Thread James Watson
whole brain once we got near the cassette we would re-embed the brain so the reminder was out of the cassette. James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Scientific Technical Leader II, Histology Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org

RE: [Histonet] FW: Release of blocks to research facilities

2015-03-17 Thread James Watson
Researchers Should Know http://www.clinchem.org/content/56/11/1675.full.pdf James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Scientific Technical Leader II, Histology Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun

RE: [Histonet] Controls:

2015-03-05 Thread James Watson
Years ago (70's and 80's) Slim Jims were used as Gram pos & neg controls in all the labs at AFIP. James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Scientific Technical Leader II, Histology Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org

[Histonet] Storing antibodies in a frostless freezer

2015-02-18 Thread James Watson
antibodies? Jamie James Watson HT ASCP GNF Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Scientific Technical Leader II, Histology Tel858-332-4647 Fax 858-812-1915<mailto:858-812-1915jwat...@gnf.org> jwat...@gnf.org ___ Histonet m

RE: [Histonet] paraffin sectioning-dry tissue?

2015-02-05 Thread James Watson
switch the containers to straight 100% reagent alcohol for them. For fat we have a longer processing schedule and for cell pellets we have a short processing cycle. James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Scientific Technical Leader II, Histology Tel    858

RE: [Histonet] THICK AND THIN SECTIONS ?

2014-12-16 Thread James Watson
This is at least the third time I have seen this message. Is this a form of advertisement on the Histonet? Grumpy in San Diego because it is supposed to rain today. From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.e

RE: [Histonet] Re: Flames at embedding centers

2014-11-19 Thread James Watson
g the whole counter and wall catch fire. James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Scientific Technical Leader II, Histology Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwester

[Histonet] RE: Storage container for antibody vials

2014-10-31 Thread James Watson
We use the plastic freezer boxes also and have our machine shop take out some of the dividers to store the larger vials in. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Chlipala Sent: Friday,

RE: [Histonet] Ebola

2014-10-09 Thread James Watson
] On Behalf Of James Watson Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2014 1:57 PM To: 'Emily Brown' Cc: Histonet@Lists. Edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Ebola Back in the 80 NIH did extensive studies on CJD, their protocol requires 24 hours in formalin, 24 hours in formic acid, followed by 48 hours i

RE: [Histonet] Ebola

2014-10-09 Thread James Watson
publications I will forward them. James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Scientific Technical Leader II, Histology Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet

[Histonet] RE: Ebola

2014-10-09 Thread James Watson
ierre E. Rollin, Special Pathogens Branch, NCID/DVRD, Mailstop G-14, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30333 (p...@cdc.gov). James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Scientific Technical Leader II, Histology Tel    8

RE: [Histonet] Mouse FFPE IHC double stain caspase-3 and Ki67

2014-10-08 Thread James Watson
Sorry forgot to add loner HIER damaged the Caspase 3 antigen. James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Scientific Technical Leader II, Histology Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun

RE: [Histonet] Mouse FFPE IHC double stain caspase-3 and Ki67

2014-10-08 Thread James Watson
needed FC receptor block and permeablization. Ki67 needed longer HIER time than Caspase 3 so we did a second short HIER after the Caspase 3 was labeled with DAB. Jamie James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Scientific Technical Leader II, Histology Tel

[Histonet] RE: IF on paraffin

2014-09-26 Thread James Watson
for 5 minutes in distilled water. (7) Rinse in PBS 2 times for 10 minutes each. (8) Coverslip slides with appropriate mounting media. James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Scientific Technical Leader II, Histology

RE: [Histonet] mounting media for immunofluorescence

2014-09-15 Thread James Watson
uorescence. We use life Technologies "Alexa Fluor" secondary antibodies. James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Scientific Technical Leader II, Histology Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org -Original Message-

RE: [Histonet] Neutrophil staining

2014-09-08 Thread James Watson
We have been using this Rat antibody in mouse tissue with both fluorescence and Chromogen detection, The monoclonal antibody NIMP-R14 is highly specific for murine Ly-6G and Ly-6C. Neutrophil Abcam ab2557 http://www.abcam.com/neutrophil-antibody-nimp-r14-ab2557.html James

[Histonet] RE: Slide remounting

2014-08-27 Thread James Watson
With slides this old you can usually spray the back of the slide with freeze spray and the coverslip will pop off. Then soak in xylene and once any remaining permount is gone, re-coverslip. We did this routinely at AFIP, in the old days. James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the

RE: [Histonet] Cleaning lenses of light microscopes

2014-08-26 Thread James Watson
. Do not use acetone or xylene, they will dissolve the cement that holds the lens in place. Jamie James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Scientific Technical Leader II, Histology Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org -Original

RE: [Histonet] RE: whole slide scanners

2014-08-05 Thread James Watson
We are pharma research, about 40-45% of our slides are fluorescent. With 1 scanner. 201317,096 slides scanned 201320,501 slides scanned James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Scientific Technical Leader II, Histology Tel

[Histonet] RE: whole slide scanners

2014-08-05 Thread James Watson
, very fast scanning with high quality scans. 60 slides per hour. There are many others on the market for smaller workloads. James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Scientific Technical Leader II, Histology Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat

RE: [Histonet] RE: Recycle or not?

2014-06-26 Thread James Watson
not recycling waste you are not practicing "waste management". James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:his

RE: [Histonet] Basement Lab

2014-05-06 Thread James Watson
, the hanging plants are doing quite well, so they make up for not seeing the light of day somewhat. James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun

[Histonet] RE: Staining FFPE with biotinylated SNA - how to block?

2014-04-16 Thread James Watson
… 0.0203 gm. Manganese Chloride… 0.0125 gm. Distilled Water……….…. 100.0 ml James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun

RE: [Histonet] microscope information

2014-02-27 Thread James Watson
Olympus BH2 in our Microtomy area. James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun

RE: [Histonet] IHC-start-up

2014-01-23 Thread James Watson
Ventanas have worked great for us, but like all stainers they do have their little idiosyncrasies. Look at what fits your needs and look closely at the cost of running a system vs. efficiency. Jamie James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Tel    858

[Histonet] RE: Embedding cells in Paraffin

2013-12-02 Thread James Watson
agarose using the modified spatula and wrap in lens paper. 3. Process the pellet on the normal mouse cycle on the tissue processor using the 100% ETOH without the 5% glycerin. 4. Embed the pellet with the cultured cells at the bottom of the mold. James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics

RE: [Histonet] -80 freezer question

2013-11-20 Thread James Watson
tumor tissue, samples from benign lesions and normal tissues should be frozen.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS) PMID: 1342956 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org

RE: [Histonet] Autofluorescence on Retina Tissue

2013-10-16 Thread James Watson
emission signal noticeably James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On B

RE: [Histonet] The Good Old Days...

2013-09-20 Thread James Watson
James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Goins, Tresa Sent

[Histonet] RE: California Society for Histotechnology Meeting May 3-5

2013-04-10 Thread James Watson
I was just informed that On Line registration is now working through our website. http://www.californiahistology.org/ I have also been told this can be accessed by smartphone, I-pad. also payment can be made through PayPal or Credit Card. James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics Institute

[Histonet] California Society for Histotechnology Meeting May 3-5

2013-04-09 Thread James Watson
coming from all over the country with a wide variety of backgrounds and subjects. We are hoping to have another great meeting. See you there. Visit our website at to see the program and mail in registration form. http://www.californiahistology.org/ James Watson HT ASCP GNF Genomics

RE: [Histonet] Quality In AP

2013-03-27 Thread James Watson
and he informed me that I cost the navy about a half a million dollars in a lawsuit. After that the pathologist insisted that all tissue was fully fixed and he did not care how long he had to wait for his slides, he wanted them all perfectly cut and stained perfectly. James Watson HT  ASCP

[Histonet] RE: Permanent Fluorescent Mounting Media

2013-01-15 Thread James Watson
focus frequently. We are working on our mounting technique to see if this can be corrected by modifying our coverslipping technique. Any suggestions would be appreciated. This does not make your fluorescence permanent since most fluorochromes fade with age. James Watson HT  ASCP GNF  Genomics

RE: [Histonet] Rodent processing and artifactual spaces

2012-08-03 Thread James Watson
whole dog heart cross sections that took 48 hours to process. 2 minor problems with this: 1) does not work on fat, so we keep extra containers of 100% ETOH to switch to when processing fat. 2) we have to rinse our xylene recycling container and recycler monthly with 100% ETOH. James Watson HT

[Histonet] RE: IDH1 R132H IHC

2011-03-28 Thread James Watson
Our last order to dianova was switched to their new US distributor: http://www.histobiotec.com/home.php?cat= check with them James Watson HT  ASCP Facilities Manager of Histology GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org

[Histonet] Temporary histology position in San Diego Ca.

2011-02-03 Thread James Watson
derly. 7. Operate Slide scanning Instrumentation. Interested candidates please send a copy of your CV with a summary of research experience, and three references. Job Code: JW10-013 Contact:E-mail: j...@gnf.org<mailto:j...@gnf.org> James Watson HT ASCP Facilities Manager of Hi

[Histonet] Temporary Scientific Associate, Histology, spring 2011

2010-10-25 Thread James Watson
ly. 7. Operate Slide scanning Instrumentation. Interested candidates please send a copy of your CV with a summary of research experience, and three references. Job Code: JW10-013 Contact:E-mail: j...@gnf.org<mailto:j...@gnf.org> James Watson HT ASCP Facilities Manager of Histology GNF Genomic

[Histonet] test

2010-10-21 Thread James Watson
Testing other messages have not been posted James Watson HT ASCP Facilities Manager of Histology GNF Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Tel858-332-4647 Fax 858-812-1915<mailto:858-812-1915jwat...@gnf.org> jwat...@g

[Histonet] RE: [IHCRG] Dianova rat anti-mouse CD31

2010-01-28 Thread James Watson
I just got some of this antibody in an will be setting it up on the Ventana Discovery Thank you for the information on your protocol. I will let you know how it goes. Jamie James Watson HT ASCP Facilities Manager of Histology GNF Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Tel

RE: [Histonet] Re: Histonet Digest, Vol 73, Issue 33

2009-12-24 Thread James Watson
We routinely quench RBC auto-fluorescence with the following procedure: 10 mM Copper Sulfate 10 mM Copper Sulfate Cupric Sulfate...1.25 gm 50 mM Amonium acetate (pH5)500.0 ml Adjust ph to 5.0 with 1.0 M NaOH 50 mM Ammonium acetate (pH5)

RE: [Histonet] RE: Plants in the Histology Lab

2009-10-22 Thread James Watson
Here is a link to a list based on a NASA studies for plants that absorb benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, and toluene. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_air-filtering_soil_and_plants James Watson HT  ASCP Facilities Manager of Histology GNF  Genomics Institute of the

[Histonet] Entry level Histology position San Diego

2009-09-29 Thread James Watson
E Please submit your CV and any supporting documents to: Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Job Code: JW09-025 10675 John Jay Hopkins Drive San Diego, CA 92121 Fax: 858/812-1670, or submit online to j...@gnf.org<mailto:j...@gnf.org> (subject line must include

RE: [Histonet] RE: reduction/elimination of red cell autofluorescence on FFPE sections for IF examination

2009-08-24 Thread James Watson
water. 8. Rinse in PBS 2 times for 10 minutes each. 9. Coverslip slides with appropriate mounting media. James Watson HT  ASCP Facilities Manager of Histology GNF  Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Tel    858-332-4647 Fax   858-812-1915 jwat...@gnf.org -Original

RE: [Histonet] Histology

2009-04-06 Thread James Watson
Formaldehyde Fixation0022-1554/85/83. 30. The. Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry. Copyright ... U.S.A.. Formaldehyde. Fixation. Review. Article. CECIL. H. FOX, ... www.jhc.org/cgi/reprint/33/8/845.pdf - Similar pages by CH Fox - 1985 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@list

[Histonet] Temp Position In San Diego Ca.

2009-03-03 Thread James Watson
Would you like to spend the summer in Sunny San Diego Ca.? Job Description GNF is currently seeking a temporary Scientific Associate to join the Histology group (End of June 2009 through beginning of October 2009). Job Summary Performs routine, special staining and complex procedures nec

RE: [Histonet] anti-GFP

2008-11-18 Thread James Watson
We use Zamboni's fixative and are able to use paraffin sections. We do use 5% glycerin in our 100% denatured alcohol so that might be protecting the GFP from being damaged during dehydration. jwatson -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Emily

[Histonet] RE: [IHCRG] IHC antibody expiration question for CAP. .

2008-10-14 Thread James Watson
they would make by short dating expiration dates on an antibody. This idea of a "stability guarantee date" might relieve the manufacturer of responsibility and place it on the technician, pathologist and lab.* James Watson HT ASCP Facilities Manager of Histology GNF Genomics Instit

[Histonet] San Diego Chapter of CSH field trip

2008-09-11 Thread James Watson
2, 2008. R.S.V.P. [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you are interested in becoming a member of the San Diego chapter, please contact me. James Watson HT ASCP Facilities Manager of Histology GNF Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Tel858-332-4647 Fax 858-812-1915 <