David Muskett asks about where to find information about the history of microtechnique.
A good place to start is with "A history of microtechnique" by Brian Bracegirdle. The second edition is still available here in the States from Science Heritage Limited, Lincolnwood, IL
a second good book is "History of staining" by George Clark and Frederick Kasten. 3ed edition, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore & London. The second book is probably out of print but available on interlibrary loan.
There are many other sources but you can get information overload in this area!

Mike Titford
USA Pathology
Mobile AL

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