What Types of Electron Microscopy are Used in Toxicology?
There are two primary types of electron microscopy used in toxicology: Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). TEM provides highly detailed images of the internal structure of cells by transmitting electrons through a very thin sample. SEM, on the other hand, scans the surface of a sample with a focused beam of electrons, producing detailed 3D images of the surface morphology. Both techniques are complementary and are often used together to gain a comprehensive understanding of toxicological effects.
