Intro to Microtomes: Types and Uses

SCIENCE - EXPLAINED on Instagram: "microtome is a precision instrument that cuts tissue into ultra-thin slices, sometimes just a few micrometers thick. First, the tissue is embedded in a solid block—usually wax or resin—to keep it firm. Then a razor-sharp blade moves with controlled, repeatable steps while the block advances forward by tiny increments. Each pass creates a perfectly uniform slice thin enough for light or electron microscopy, revealing structures invisible to the naked eye. #Micro