[Histonet] paraffin sectioning static

[Greg Dobbin]

Heavy breathing- the pathologist walking by might do a double-take, but
the humidy from your breath should get rid of immediate static.
Alternatively use a humidifier in the lab, but of course that comes with
its own set of problems (ie aerosolizing Pseudomonas and other
environmental bacteria and/or fungii). 
Just a thought (and a little humour for good measure!).
Greg

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>>> Emily Sours <talulahgosh <@t> gmail.com> 10/1/2009 4:05 PM >>>
Any tips on getting rid of static when paraffin sectioning on a
microtome?
It's so insanely bad, the block is picking up the ribbon as it goes
back up
every third section.


Emily

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