Histologists use several techniques to study tissue structure:
- Light Microscopy: Provides a magnified view of tissues using visible light. Common staining methods like Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) highlight different cell components. - Electron Microscopy: Offers higher resolution images using electron beams, revealing ultrastructural details not visible with light microscopy. - Immunohistochemistry: Uses antibodies to detect specific proteins within tissues, helping to identify cell types and pathological changes.
