Handbook of Basic MicrotechniqueMaterials and processes of slide-making; Fixation and fixatives; Stains and Staining; Dehydrating and clearing; Mounts and Mountants; Making wholemounts; Making sections; Cleaning, labeling, and storing slides. |
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Materials and Equipment | 1 |
Stains and Staining | 15 |
Dehydrating and Clearing | 30 |
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