My staining didn’t work, part 1: Background staining in IHC and IF
In this post we will discuss common sources of background staining and offer tips and tricks for resolving these issues.
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Immunohistochemistry
5 sources of non-specific staining and background in IHC and IF
Identifying sources of non-specific staining is crucial for determining potential solutions to improve your staining results. This blog post will briefly walk you through commonly encountered sources of non-specific staining in IHC and IF applications.
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: The Impact of IL-17 Accumulation on Cognitive Deficit
Learn about the impact of IL-17 accumulation on cognitive impairment in this blog post for Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
5 ways immunohistochemistry contributes to cancer research
Check out this innovative article about cancer research to learn how immunohistochemistry is helping scientists improve diagnostics, identify new therapeutic targets, and boost surgical outcomes.
How to prevent tissue and reagent loss on your slides
You spend a lot of time collecting and preparing your tissue samples. Learn tips and tricks to ensure those samples are evenly stained and retained on your slides.
One-step, two-step, amplify: How to choose the right IHC detection system
Enhancing the signal-to-noise ratio is essential for obtaining viable data. Choosing the appropriate immunohistochemistry detection system can help.
Honing Your Multiplex Immunohistochemistry Skills
We are back with more multiplex immunohistochemistry tips to help you discover how double- and triple-staining can move your research forward.
Top Considerations for Selecting Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Detection Reagents
Choosing the appropriate immunohistochemistry detection reagent can be a daunting task. Here are some considerations to guide you on your path to staining success.
Start Right to Finish Well—The Importance of the Sample Preparation Process in Your IHC and IF Workflow
When it comes to IHC and IF a strong start is essential to great results. Explore our tips to help your sample preparation process.
Easy as Do-Re-Mi: Getting Started with Multiplex Immunohistochemistry
Are you eager to add multiplex immunohistochemistry to your experimental repertoire, but feeling unsure about how to begin? We’re here to help with this tips and tricks article.
