Structure of Synapses
Structure of Synapses
In this lesson you will learn about investigating the structure of synapses with electron microscopy.
Topics covered in this lesson
- Imaging neuronal structure with electron microscopy
- Considerations for electron microscopy of biological structures
- Preparing samples for electron microscopy
- Chemical fixation
- Mechanism of action of aldehydes
- Staining and embedding brain tissue for electron microscopy
- Post staining of ultra-thin sections
- Transmission electron microscope
- Scanning electron microscope
- Sequential imaging
- Block face scanning electron microscopy
- Synaptic ultrastructure
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