The Brain Microanatomy Core is part of the WashU Histology Innovation and Services Center (WHISC), which provides reliable and affordable services for analyses of the microscopic structure of bodily tissues and cells. Brain Microanatomy services include immunohistochemistry and tissue clearing and prep for RNAscope and spatial transcriptomics.

Core Description

WHISC is a full-service histology resource for the Washington University community. WHISC provides reliable and affordable services for analyzing the microscopic structure of bodily tissues and cells. WHISC offers guidance in experimental design and sample preparation and works collaboratively with researchers to advance understanding of animal health and disease.

Brain Microanatomy Histology Core services include immunohistochemistry, tissue clearing, and prep for RNAscope and spatial transcriptomics.

Access

Service available to All entities, including for-profit organizations.

Priority service for All entities, including for-profit organizations.

Services

  • Perfusion, tissue preparation, and sectioning
  • Tissue preparation for spatial transcriptomics
  • Immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, RNAscope
  • Stereotaxic injections
  • Consultation and training

Equipment

  • Bright-field and fluorescence dissecting microscopes
  • Cyrostat, vibratome, freezing microtome
  • Sterotaxic apparatus, pipette puller, nanject pump, picospritzer pump

Pricing

Pricing is subject to core verification

Visit the WHISC Brain Microanatomy Histology Core website for a complete list of services and pricing.

All services can be requested through iLabs.