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A revised method for the preparation of dry bone samples used in histological examination: Five simple steps

García-Donas, J.G.; Dalton, A.; Chaplin, I.; Kranioti, E.F.

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Authors

J.G. García-Donas

A. Dalton

Ian Chaplin ian.chaplin@durham.ac.uk
Thin Section Technician

E.F. Kranioti



Abstract

Histology of dry bone tissue has many scientific applications. The histological analysis of bone requires the production of good quality thin sections. Many researchers have developed new histological techniques and/or they have refined existing ones. In this paper, we describe a revision of histological techniques for obtaining thin sections from modern dry bone. The method is easy to apply and the equipment required is commonly found in a histology laboratory. In comparison to other techniques presented in the literature, this adapted method reduces the number of consumables and steps, thereby improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the procedure.

Citation

García-Donas, J., Dalton, A., Chaplin, I., & Kranioti, E. (2017). A revised method for the preparation of dry bone samples used in histological examination: Five simple steps. HOMO, 68(4), 283-288. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jchb.2017.07.001

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jul 10, 2017
Online Publication Date Jul 15, 2017
Publication Date Aug 1, 2017
Deposit Date Oct 31, 2017
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal HOMO
Print ISSN 0018-442X
Publisher Schweizerbart Science Publishers
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 68
Issue 4
Pages 283-288
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jchb.2017.07.001

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