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Invention and evolution of the microscope
Since the invention of the first light microscope, microscopy has evolved so much. We are now able to see things at an atomic level. In this video, we will learn who invented the light microscope and the many other breakthroughs that...
Curated Video
Compound microscope
An optical microscope which uses two sets of lenses, called the objective and the eyepiece, to gather and magnify light. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
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The History of the Microscope
A brief history of how the microscope has transformed from simple magnifying glasses to the powerful instruments of today. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. The Romans produced the first magnifying glasses in the 1st century AD....
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The Microscope: the Compound Light Microscope
While the microscope is one of the most exciting pieces of laboratory equipment, it is also one of the most expensive and fragile. This video illustrates how to safely and effectively use a variety of microscopes commonly found in the...
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The History of Microscopy
After completing a fairly extensive survey of bacterial and viral pathogens, it's time to learn about some other more general microbiology concepts. What better place to start than the indispensable tool of the microbiologist, the...
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Microscopy-I
It explains the basic principle of working of a compound microscope and lists various types of microscopes used to view biological material.
Catalyst University
Lab Exercise 2: Microscopes and Cell Shapes
Lab Exercise 2: Microscopes and Cell Shapes