Improved Methods for Cutting, Mounting, and Staining Tissue for Neural Histology

When studying brain-behavior relationships, proper histology is crucial in determining how effective the surgical brain manipulation was. If the histology is ruined, for example, there is no way to determine whether or not the behavior observed in a post-op animal is due to lesioning of the intended area, or other factors. Proper staining and mounting of the tissue is necessary to note both the placement and extent of the intended lesion.