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    Tips for Viewing Bacteria Under a Microscope(Post)

    Exploring the Microbial Universe: Tips for Viewing Bacteria Under a Microscope Bacteria, the tiny microorganisms that populate our world, hold significant importance in fields such as microbiology, me

    Microscope Parts and Specifications(Page)

    Historians credit the invention of the compound microscope to the Dutch spectacle maker, Zacharias Janssen, around the year 1590 (more history here). The compound microscope uses lenses and light to...

    Cheek Cells Under a Microscope: What They Look Like and How to View Them(Post)

    Cheek cells are one of the easiest types of human cells to observe under a microscope. A simple sample collected from the inside of the cheek can reveal individual cells, their boundaries, cytoplasm a

    Pap Smear under the Microscope(Post)

    The Pap smear is a screening procedure that tests for cervical cancer. This test checks for the presence of precancerous or cancer cells on the cervix, the opening of the uterus. Women typically are a

    10 Types of Light Microscopes and How to Use Them(Post)

    What is a Light Microscope? A light microscope is a tool that enlarges and allows for the observation of tiny objects, often those that are not visible to the naked eye. It employs visible light and a

    How To, When To and Why Use Immersion Oil(Page)

    Why Use Microscope Immersion Oil? When light passes from a material of one refractive index to another (for example: from glass to air), it bends. In the space between the microscope objective lens...

    Mitosis(Page)

    What is Mitosis?   There are various structures within the cell, but many are too difficult to see. For example, within the nucleus lie the chromosomes. These are important for heredity and...

    Microscope Glossary of Terms(Page)

    Below you will find many of the terms used in the "Microscope World" - or just simply in microscopy. Abbe Condenser: A specially designed lens that mounts under the stage and is usually movable in...

    Paramecium Microscope Project(Post)

    Viewing paramecium under a microscope is a fun project for both kids and parents. Using a student biological microscope (also known as a compound microscope), you can grow some paramecium and watch as

    Student Microscopes: 7 Best Tips for Selection(Post)

    Best Microscope for Students If you’re looking for a reliable microscope for school use, a compound binocular microscope designed for students is typically the best option. One of the most popular cho

    Simple Microscope(Post)

    What Is a Simple Microscope? A simple microscope is a fundamental optical device comprised of a single lens that magnifies objects when they are placed close to the lens. This lens, typically convex i

    Salt Under a Microscope: What Salt Crystals Really Look Like(Post)

    Salt may look like nothing more than tiny white grains when sprinkled onto food, but put those same grains under a microscope and they become surprisingly geometric. Under a microscope, table salt ap