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A loop for the transfer of thin tissue sections
Author(s) -
Deer B. C.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
journal of microscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.569
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1365-2818
pISSN - 0022-2720
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2818.1983.tb04206.x
Subject(s) - loop (graph theory) , pickup , drop (telecommunication) , forceps , transfer (computing) , materials science , mechanics , closed loop , control theory (sociology) , chemistry , physics , computer science , mechanical engineering , mathematics , engineering , control engineering , artificial intelligence , control (management) , surgery , medicine , combinatorics , image (mathematics) , parallel computing
SUMMARY The construction and use of a simple wire loop for the transfer of thin tissue sections are described. The loop picks up, carries, and releases a drop of liquid containing the sections. The loop is opened and closed by manipulation of the forceps to which it is attached. This controls the attraction of the loop for the water drop and ensures reliable pickup and release of the sections.