Vector Laboratories' blog provides a wealth of information on immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), and related life science research topics.
Multiplexing, a powerful technique that allows the visualization of multiple biomarkers within a single sample, has revolutionized the field by offering researchers valuable insights into the spatial context of complex cellular processes and interactions. By... Read more
In this blog post, we will explore IHC and IF techniques and how they have been used for identifying cancer biomarkers.
Correctly coverslipping your slides ensures that your tissue specimens are preserved for optimal imaging and viewing. In this blog post, we will walk you through how to properly coverslip your slides to protect your samples.
With a wide variety to choose from, there are important considerations to make when selecting your own primary antibody. Keep reading to learn how to choose a primary antibody for your workflow.
In this blog post, we cover 5 reasons you should add the ImmEdge® Hydrophobic Barrier PAP Pen from Vector Laboratories to your list of essential lab tools.
This blog will discuss some miscellaneous factors to focus on when an IHC or IF protocol performs unexpectedly.
One pain for IHC and IF staining can be the lack of positive staining on your tissue sections. In this blog post, we will offer tips and tricks for overcoming the absence of positive staining... Read more
In this post we will discuss common sources of background staining and offer tips and tricks for resolving these issues.
This blog post will walk you through strategies in four different categories to protect your immunofluorescent tissue section from photobleaching.
As far as antifade mounting media go, one-size-fits-all solutions are few and far between. Here, we break down key factors you should consider when choosing the best antifade mounting medium for your experiment.
