Histological Techniques: An Introduction for Beginners in Toxicology

Now published!!

Do you want to learn more about histological techniques and how to apply them successfully for you work? Histological Techniques by Robert Maynard, Noel Downes and Brenda Finney is the book for you! You can find out more on our website and buy the book here.


Histological techniques form the basis of many areas of research, yet they can often be poorly understood.  Aimed at postgraduate students and those at an early stage of their career, this title provides a detailed and comprehensive introduction to histological techniques.

In this book you will find a unique overview of the area with a guide to how to use and incorporate histological techniques within your own research, illustrated with detailed images and slides throughout. Chapters cover:

• An Introduction to Histopathology
• The Light Microscope
• How to Examine Histological Sections
• Tissue Processing: Fixation, Dehydration and Clearing
• Paraffin Wax: Embedding and Section Cutting
• Standard Staining Techniques
• The Theoretical Basis of Histological Staining
• Histochemistry

You may also be interested in books in the Issues in Toxicology Series. This Series is devoted to coverage of modern toxicology and assessment of risk. Written by expert scientists from academia, government and industry, each book serves as a reference and guide to investigations in toxicology, biomedicine, biochemistry, forensics and environmental/pollution sciences. Find out more here or email Rowan Frame at framer@rsc.org

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