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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 environment

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 view. Most...

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, addi

DNA is one of the most important molecules in every living organism. It carries the genetic instructions that determine how cells develop, function, and reproduce. But despite how often we see illustr

A compound microscope uses a combination of lenses, illumination components and mechanical controls to produce a magnified view of specimens that are too small to see clearly with the naked eye. While

A dissecting microscope, also called a stereo microscope, is designed for viewing larger, three-dimensional objects at relatively low magnification. Instead of examining thin specimens mounted on micr

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...

Stereo microscopes are widely used in industrial inspection, research laboratories, semiconductor work, micro-assembly, medical device manufacturing, and quality assurance. Although they’re essential

Whether you're shopping for a child’s first microscope, upgrading a classroom setup, or building a professional lab, choosing the right microscope can make a huge difference in what you can see and ho

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

The best microscopes for college and university use may depend on exactly what you wish to view with the microscope. Below are some guidelines for choosing the best college or university microscope.  

Whether you're equipping a university research laboratory, expanding a biotechnology facility, or replacing aging microscopy equipment, choosing the right fluorescence microscope is an important inves