Gel nail polish as an alternative to traditional coverslip sealants: A quick solution to a sticky situation
A widespread protocol to seal coverslips on a microscope slide for histological analysis utilizes air-drying nail polish. Nail polish is applied to glue the coverslip in place and prevent the leakage of mounting media. Air drying takes time, typically overnight, and generates an unpleasant smell. Eq...
Main Authors: | Gabriela Kennedy, Daryan Chitsaz, Jeanne F. Madranges, Melissa Peştemalciyan, Abbas F. Sadikot, Timothy E. Kennedy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-12-01
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Series: | MethodsX |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215016123002534 |
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