Negative staining

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Negative contrast colouring

Definition
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Method in electron microscopy for the detection of smallest particles, especially of viruses. After applying the viruses to the grid, the environment of the viruses is contrasted by electron-tight substances. The viruses appear as light-coloured recesses and can thus be detected and, if necessary, differentiated.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020