What Techniques are Used to Enhance Photomicrographs?
Various staining techniques are employed to enhance the contrast and detail in photomicrographs. Common stains include Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E), which are used to differentiate between different tissue components. Other specialized stains, such as Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) and Masson's Trichrome, are used to highlight specific cellular structures, such as carbohydrates and connective tissue, respectively. Additionally, immunohistochemistry techniques can be used to detect specific proteins within tissues.
