[Histonet] RE: Help with cutting mouse brain at 9-10 Microns

2015-02-18 Thread Smith, Denise
Several questions: 1. Like Pamela has asked - what's the processing schedule and what regents are used? I've had some problems if the brain is soaked in EtOH too long (70% or higher), it will cause chattering. 2. Do you slice the whole brain including cerebellum and spinal cord o

RE: [Histonet] RE: Angle of Wrist/Hands Using Microtome?

2014-12-09 Thread Smith, Denise
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 4:21 PM To: Marcum, Pamela A; WILLIAM DESALVO; Blazek, Linda Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Smith, Denise Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Angle of Wrist/Hands Using Microtome? The tennis ball is a good idea--may need to try that. I love hearing tales of

[Histonet] Angle of Wrist/Hands Using Microtome?

2014-12-08 Thread Smith, Denise
Hi all! When I took HTL exam and there was a question on the exam that bothered me the most but I cannot find an exact answer for it, had to guess! I'm very curious about your thoughts on this. I have asked Histology Core and they weren't sure about it either - wanted to share it with you guy

[Histonet] HTL Online Courses?

2014-06-03 Thread Smith, Denise
Hi all! I have been doing massive research on this for past several days but no solid leads. I am wondering about HT/HTL Histology online courses... I live in St. Louis Missouri and they don't offer any histology courses around here - only out of states. I cannot relocate or do 1-2 years prog

[Histonet] HTL Exam

2013-04-17 Thread Smith, Denise
Hi, I'm new around here! I am currently a research technician but want to pursue my career into Histology since I have been doing sectioning, stainings, and embedding. I have been studying for HTL exam and will take it soon. I have discussed with Histology Core at my work and they highly rec