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Immunohistochemistry

02 November 2022

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: What Makes Some Neurons More Vulnerable?

In this blog post, we will go over recent research on selective neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease.

19 October 2022

My staining didn’t work, part 3: IHC and IF staining tips

This blog will discuss some miscellaneous factors to focus on when an IHC or IF protocol performs unexpectedly.

12 October 2022

My staining didn’t work, part 2: Absence of positive staining in IHC and IF

One pain for IHC and IF staining can be the lack of positive staining on your tissue sections. In this blog post, we will offer tips and tricks for overcoming the absence of positive staining... Read more

05 October 2022

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.

08 June 2022

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.

01 June 2022

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.

25 May 2022

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.

04 May 2022

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.