Basic Techniques For Transmission Electron Microscopy

Basic Techniques for Transmission Electron Microscopy describes the basic techniques for transmission electron microscopy. Preparatory procedures for both eukaryotic and prokaryotic groups are presented in a step-by-step fashion, together with special preparatory methods for plant specimens and viruses. The processing of uncommon specimens and the solution of unusual, individual problems are included. This book is comprised of seven chapters and begins with a discussion on chemical fixation, with particular reference to fixatives and the hazards, precautions, and safe handling of reagents, as well as the preparation of buffers and tissue blocks. The reader is then introduced to the standard procedure for fixation, rinsing, dehydration, and embedding. Subsequent chapters focus on sectioning, cryofixation, and cryoultramicrotomy; positive and negative staining; and the use of support films. The final chapter presents a wide variety of specimens such as algae, amoeba, anthers, actin filaments, bacteria, and cells in culture. This monograph is essentially a laboratory handbook intended for students, technicians, teachers, and research scientists in biology and medicine.

Dr. Hayat serves as Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Kean University. He is an internationally renowned scholar in the fields of electron microscopy and cancer research, has authored and edited more than 31 books, several of these recently with Elsevier (dealing with immunohistochemistry of carcinomas, cancer imaging, and autophagy). Dr. Hayat has published chapters in 54 books, and authored 10 of them. Seven major publishers have published his books: Cambridge University Press, Elsevier, Academic Press, McGraw-Hill, Plenum Press, CRC Press, and Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. Dr. Hayat's books have been published in Japanese. He has also published a large number of articles in scientific journals and established the Electron Microscopy Center at Kean University.Degree Information: Ph.D., Biology, Indiana University Courses Taught: Electron Microscopy; Cell Biology; SeminarPrimary Area of Expertise: Electron microscopy, cell biology, cancer, health and disease. His research interests include immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization of human carcinomas, including brain metastases and various primary cancers (lung, breast, prostate, colorectal, pancreatic, ovarian, gastrointestinal, and liver).Advice For Students Preparing for Your Class: 'Read the books and work very hard.'