What Techniques Are Used in Capturing Histological Images?
Several techniques are employed to capture histological images, including: - Light Microscopy: The most common technique, using visible light to illuminate and magnify tissue samples. - Fluorescence Microscopy: Utilizes fluorescent dyes to stain specific cellular components, allowing for the visualization of structures not easily seen with light microscopy. - Electron Microscopy: Provides ultra-high resolution images by using electrons instead of light, revealing fine details of cellular and subcellular structures. - Confocal Microscopy: Offers high-resolution, three-dimensional images by eliminating out-of-focus light, enhancing the clarity of thick tissue sections.
