Image: An example of virtual staining of tissue. Unstained tissue on the left, chemically stained tissue in the middle and virtually stained tissue on the right. The examples are prostate tissue.

Immunohistochemistry uses antibodies to test tissue samples for specific types of antigens. It can often provide very specific results regarding cancer types or other diseases, helping doctors decide ...

A review of TUNEL staining kits and an overview of the processes involved in TUNEL staining. ‘TUNEL’ stands for Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling. Otherwise known as the ...

People experience many kinds of skin changes over time. You may notice that the skin on your lower legs becomes discolored or appears bruised as you age. The technical term for this is hemosiderin ...

Natural coloration also affects how stains appear. A stain won’t have much effect on very dark wood species like ebony, but ...