Bielschowsky stain

The Bielschowsky technique is a silver impregnation method used in histochemistry for the visualization of nerve fibers,^[1] including multipolar interneurons in the cerebellum.^[2]

Bielschowsky silver stain showing the processes of basket cells in the cerebellum.

The method is attributed to German neurologist and neurohistologist Max Bielschowsky (1869–1940),^[3][4][5] who made improvements over the previous method developed by Ramon y Cajal (1852–1934).^[6]

See also

• Immunohistochemistry
• Luxol fast blue stain
• Neurofilament