Directory of Stereology Resources

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Stereology is the science of determining geometric quantities by sampling and estimating. Measures of size include, how many, length, surface area, and volume.

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• Blue Histology - A Brief Introduction to Stereology

  http://www.lab.anhb.uwa.edu.au/mb140/scope/stereology/stereology.htm
  The University of Western Australia presents an illustrated description of sampling and measurement techniques. Includes exercises in estimating volume and cell density.

• Explora Nova

  http://www.exploranova.com/
  Stereology systems including image analysis for biological research including the neurosciences, toxicology, and pharmacology.

• International Society for Stereology

  http://www.stereologysociety.org/
  Inviting membership. Includes abstracts of journals, courses and details of related conferences.

• Stereologist's Blog

  http://stereologist.wordpress.com/
  Explores both recent and innovative methods in stereology as well as cover interesting aspects of older issues.

• Stereology

  http://stereology.blogspot.com/
  Introduction to common pitfalls encountered in stereological work.

• Stereology Error Calculator

  http://www.ou.edu/research/electron/bmz5364/calc-stereology.html
  Calculator of standard sampling error and sampling points needed for stereological research applications.

• Stereology Informatica

  http://www.stereothenainc.com/
  List of classes taught worldwide.

• Stereology Resource Center

  http://www.disector.com/
  Provides biomedical and bioscience researchers with resources for scientific measurement and analysis. Describes training, software, tissue sample analysis, and independent validation.

• Three-Dimensional Counting: An Accurate and Direct Method to Estimate Numbers of Cells in Sectioned Material

  http://nervenet.org/papers/3DCounting.html
  1988 paper by Robert W. Williams and Pasko Rakic presenting the "counting box" method. Updated with authors' comments on their paper and on the Abercrombie's correction.

• Visiopharm

  http://www.visiopharm.com/
  Describes software, hardware, training, and custom development.

 

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