I had terrible times trying to cut mouse tissue, finally I learned to soak
them in Ice water (Mostly ice,but yet liquidy) for a long time 30 min to 1
hour . I get great sections even  on mouse eyes.

Best of luck

F. Jaynes
Biopathology Laboratory
Children's Hospital Reaearch
Columbus, ohio









>   Hello Histonetters,
> 
>   We are having trouble cutting thick paraffin sections of mouse embryo,
> the
> sections will not ribbon and they curl up.
>   Can anyone suggest a good paraffin to use? We are using Shandon,
> Precision
> cut paraffin. Thanks in advance!
> 
>   Debby Grant
>   Research Technician II
>   Histology Core Facility
>   Stowers Institute for Medical Research
>   1000 E. 50th Street
>   Kansas City, MO 64110
>   drg@stowers-institute.org
> 
> 
>