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Choosing a College or University Level Microscope(Post)
What Kind of Microscope is Best for College and University Level Students? Choosing the best microscope for your application depends on what kinds of samples you will investigate. This post will expl ...
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 ...
How to Build a Modern Microscopy Lab(Post)A modern microscopy lab requires optical microscopes, digital imaging systems, sample preparation tools, imaging software, and proper lab infrastructure. Universities should prioritize scalability, v ...
The Role of Microscopy in Environmental Science: Studying Microplastics(Post)Microplastics are everywhere—in our oceans, rivers, soil, air, and even the food we eat. These tiny plastic particles, less than 5 millimeters in size, have become one of the most pressing envi ...
Food Analysis under the Microscope(Post)Foreign materials in food need to be identified with a variety of food analysis methods for safety reasons. Food analysis microscopes are used to identify ingredients that go into prepared foods, add ...
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 a ...
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 ...
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 t ...
Microscopy Staining Information(Page)Microscope cell staining is a technique used to enable better visualization of cells and cell parts under the microscope. By using different stains, a nucleus or a cell wall are easier to v ...
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 ...
Quality Testing(Page)When shopping for a microscope either on the web or with a catalog, the image of the instrument could look great but when the product gets into your hands, you might be disappointed. ...
