The chromosomal bands observed upon Giemsa staining are thought to correspond generally to regions that are GC-poor (Giemsa-dark, G bands) and GC-rich (Giemsa-light, R bands). But, the exact ...

Giemsa-stained blood smears are mainly used for microscopic examination to diagnose malaria. However, they may also be subjected to polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to confirm diagnosis or for ...

Somatic karyotypes of nine diploid species of Lathyrus (2n = 14) have been analyzed using the Giemsa C-banding technique. Distribution of heterochromatic segments is characteristic of the species ...

DURING recent years, the thick-film method of searching for malaria and other blood parasites has largely displaced thin films, especially in what are called ‘field surveys’ where hundreds and even ...

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Staining is one of the most important steps in the preparation of biological microscope slides. First destroy the selective permeability of the cell membrane, and then use the dye to immerse the ...