The histology service offers a wide range of sample preparations, specialising in mouse embryonic and embryonal carcinoma tissue, using paraffin wax and cryostat sectioning, together with a range of histological and immunohistochemical stains.

Confocal images of vibratome sections of chimera containing GFP-labelled cells counterstained with TO-PRO3. Cryostat section of Xgal-stained embryo showing labelled cells in the neural tube (stained with ßtubulin III)

Haematoxylin and eosin staining of paraffin sectioned teratocarcinoma tissue showing cartilage and bone formation.Same tissue, now with Masson’s Trichrome staining.

The histology service is available for in-house and outside users. Please contact our lab manager Ron Wilkie, Ron [dot] Wilkie [at] ed [dot] ac [dot] uk, to discuss your specific needs. The charge for this service is negotiable. Examples of histological preparations or protocols are available on request.

The facility is located at the Roger Land Building within the King's Buildings campus of the University of Edinburgh. How to find us.