By Claire Terhune and Paul Gignac at MICRO, University of Arkansas https://micro.uark.edu/introtodicect/ Tips and tricks for diceCT staining natural history specimens, which allows for the visualization of soft-tissue structure in CT scans.
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MICRO Specimen Packaging Recommendations for Optimal Mounting
By MICRO, University of Arkansas https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/wordpressua.uark.edu/dist/4/453/files/2018/08/MICRO_SpecimenMounting-186j0p7.pdf Learn how to package your samples for optimal CT imaging.
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Empowering Education and Creativity with Computed Tomography
At NoCTURN Education & Outreach, we’re passionate about what computed tomography (CT) can mean for teachers and students. Bringing CT into the classroom could be a huge leap forward, empowering educators and sparking creativity in students. (Thank you to Monika […]
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Reducing soft-tissue shrinkage artefacts caused by staining with Lugol’s solution
Dawood, Y., J. Hagoort, B. A. Siadari, J. M. Ruijter, Q. D. Gunst, N. H. J. Lobe, G. J. Strijkers, B. S. de Bakker, and M. J. B. van den Hoff. “Reducing soft-tissue shrinkage artefacts caused by staining with Lugol’s […]
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MICRO Specimen Packaging Recommendations for Optimal Mounting
From MICRO, University of Arkansas https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/wordpressua.uark.edu/dist/4/453/files/2018/08/MICRO_SpecimenMounting-186j0p7.pdf Learn how to package your samples for optimal CT imaging.
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Additional Scan Tips
By April Neander, The University of Chicago Chapter 9 of the University of Chicago PaleoCT training course. Covers mutliscan, observation ROI, and troubleshooting.
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Scanning with the 180 kV nano-focus tube
By April Neander, The University of Chicago Chapter 8 of the University of Chicago PaleoCT training course. Covers the differences between the 240 kV micro-focus and 180 kV nano-focus tubes, mounting, positioning and parameters for lower density specimens, and additional […]
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Fossils and Filters
By April Neander, The University of Chicago Chapter 7 of the University of Chicago PaleoCT training course. Covers tips for mounting fossils, and when and how to use filters.
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Scanning with the High Power 240 kV Tube
By April Neander, The University of Chicago Chapter 6 of the University of Chicago PaleoCT training course. Covers scanning software for Waygate machines, positioning a specimen in the scanner, how to read a histogram, scanning parameters, and detector calibration.