Publisher's Synopsis
This book provides a step-by-step guide to the preparative techniques of biological specimens for transmission electron microscopy, including detailed coverage on how to produce ultra thin sections for transmission electron microscopy - illustrated with a fault finding guide. A chapter is included on the processing and embedding of biological specimens in resin for both light and electron microscopies, and there is advice on how the beginner can avoid many of the common pitfalls in using transmission electron microscopy.