CONN'S BIOLOGICAL STAINS  - 10th edition (2002), edited by R.W. Horobin and J.A. Kiernan, published by Bios Scientific Publishers, Oxford, UK. Information on dyes used as biological stains - the relevant physicochemical properties (e.g., solubility), suitable analytical methods, and their typical applications. Click here to see table of contents.

BIOTECHNIC & HISTOCHEMISTRY

A journal reporting investigations of biological stains and their applications, published by Informa Healthcare. Papers are published on topics as diverse as in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, image analysis and automation - as well as on more traditional staining and histochemistry, along with reports of results obtained with these and other methods in all branches of biology and medicine. Click here to see more information of and hyperlink to the Journal.

HISTORY OF STAINING - 3rd edition (1983), edited by G. Clark & F.H. Kasten, published by Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore.  A unique account of the development of biological staining methods of all types, from dyes to immunostains: and of some of the pioneers of the methodologies. This book is out of print. Dr Kasten is working on a 4th edition. Click here to see the table of contents of the 3rd edition of this book.

Staining, Histochemistry and Histotechnology: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Version 1.3    January 2007

Compiled by: J.A. Kiernan.  Click here to see the web content.  There is a more elegant presentation of this FAQ in the IHCWORLD web site.