Several histological techniques are commonly employed in breeding programs:
Fixation: This process preserves the tissue structure by using chemicals like formaldehyde. Sectioning: Thin slices of tissue are cut using a microtome to prepare them for staining and examination. Staining: Different stains are used to highlight specific structures within the tissues. For example, Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) are commonly used to distinguish between different cell types. Microscopy: Light and electron microscopes are used to examine the stained tissue sections in detail.
