John,

Purchasing the Leica CM3050S for cryosectioning primate brains is definitely
money well spent! The large stage area and glass plate make the process much
easier. We have 2 and have had no problems/complaints. Go for it.

Brett 


Brett M. Connolly, Ph.D.
Merck Research Laboratories
Department of Pharmacology
WP26A-3000
PO Box 4
West Point, PA 19486
Ph. 215-652-2501
FAX 215-652-2075
e-mail: brett_connolly@merck.com


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> From: 	J. Hohmann[SMTP:hohm@u.washington.edu]
> Sent: 	Monday, December 04, 2000 10:50 PM
> To: 	HistoNet Server
> Subject: 	Advice on Cryostat purchasing
> 
> We are in the midst of buying a new cryostat for routine sectioning of
> rodent brains, and also blocks of primate brain. We are considering the
> Leica CM3050S. I would appreciate any advice from users of this machine as
> to its suitability for this purpose. Also, suggestions of other good
> machines (new) would by much appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> John Hohmann
> 
> 
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