What Techniques are Used to Enhance Image Quality?
Several techniques are employed to enhance image quality in histology:
1. Staining Methods: Different staining techniques, such as Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E), are used to highlight specific structures within tissues, enhancing contrast and visibility. 2. Digital Imaging: Modern digital microscopes and whole slide imaging (WSI) systems provide high-resolution images that can be analyzed on computer screens. 3. Image Processing Software: Software tools are used to adjust contrast, brightness, and sharpness, as well as to remove artifacts from images. 4. Fluorescence Microscopy: This technique uses fluorescent dyes to label specific molecules within cells, allowing for the visualization of proteins, nucleic acids, and other important cellular components. 5. Confocal Microscopy: Provides high-resolution images by eliminating out-of-focus light, resulting in clearer and more detailed images.
