Journal: STAR Protocols
Article Title: Protocol for encapsulating ticks to study tick hematophagy and tick-virus-host interactions
doi: 10.1016/j.xpro.2025.103925
Figure Lengend Snippet: Transfer ticks into capsules (A) Set up the workstation: 1. White shallow tray, 2. Masking tape barrier, 3. Absorbent pad, 4. Masking tape loop, 5. Nose cone connected to isoflurane anesthesia, 6. Kamar glue, 7. Paintbrush, 8. Wooden applicator, 9. Scissors. (B) Open the capsule. (C) Transfer immature ticks into the capsule. (D) Place used syringe and parafilm on the sticky side of a masking tape loop.
Article Snippet: Isoflurane anesthesia system , Kent Scientific , Item # SF-01.
Techniques: Capsules