What is +vibratomes?

Vibratomes are laboratory instruments used for preparing thin slices of tissue for examination under a microscope. They work by vibrating a blade or razor against the tissue, slicing it into thin sections. These instruments are commonly used in neuroscience and histology research to prepare brain and other tissue samples for study.

Vibratomes come in different types, such as the rotary vibratome, which uses a rotating blade to create tissue slices, and the linear vibratome, which uses a back-and-forth motion to create slices. They can be manual or automated, with the latter being more precise and efficient. Different blades are used depending on the type of tissue being cut, with diamond blades being commonly used.

Overall, vibratomes are essential instruments for researchers studying the structure and function of tissues at a microscopic level.