A Beginner’s Guide to Hematoxylin and Eosin Staining
#80 — Dive into the fascinating world of histology as we explore the basics of Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining, a cornerstone technique in tissue study. [1]
Whether you're a budding biologist or just curious about cellular structures, this episode of Mentors At Your Benchside is your introductory guide to the history of H&E staining, its mechanism of action, and the structures it effectively stains. Discover how the positive charge of hematoxylin stains nucleic acids blue, and how the negatively charged eosin brings out the pink in proteins.
And, if you want to go beyond hematoxylin and eosin staining, why not download our free histological stains poster and brighten up your lab? It lists common stains, the color they stain tissues, and some useful notes! [2]
Resources:
1. A Beginner’s Guide to Hematoxylin and Eosin Staining. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/13400/a-beginners-guide-to-haematoxylin-and-eosin-staining/
2. Bitesize Bio's Histological Stains Poster. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/histological-stains-poster/
Whether you're a budding biologist or just curious about cellular structures, this episode of Mentors At Your Benchside is your introductory guide to the history of H&E staining, its mechanism of action, and the structures it effectively stains. Discover how the positive charge of hematoxylin stains nucleic acids blue, and how the negatively charged eosin brings out the pink in proteins.
And, if you want to go beyond hematoxylin and eosin staining, why not download our free histological stains poster and brighten up your lab? It lists common stains, the color they stain tissues, and some useful notes! [2]
Resources:
1. A Beginner’s Guide to Hematoxylin and Eosin Staining. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/13400/a-beginners-guide-to-haematoxylin-and-eosin-staining/
2. Bitesize Bio's Histological Stains Poster. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/histological-stains-poster/
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