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Beta-Alanine and L-Glutamine Under the Microscope Harald K Andersen lives in Norway and captured this image of the amino acids Beta-Alanine and L-Glutamine under the polarizing microscope. He used a 10x objective and 20 images stacked using Zerene Stacker PMax. What is Beta-Alanine? Beta-alanine is a non-essential amino acid that is produced naturally in the human body. Beta-alanine aids in the p …

Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Under the Microscope The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Rocky Mountain Laboratories (NIAID-RML), located in Hamilton, Montana was able to capture images of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, previously known as 2019-nCoV) on its scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscopes. SARS-CoV-2 causes COVID-19 disease which has result …

Microscope World helped Cal State University Northridge outfit their biology lab with new microscopes. In particular the University lab wanted the ability to view C. Elegans worms. What are C. Elegans? Caenorhabditis elegans (C. Elegans) are small, free-living, nematode worms, which have become established as a standard model organism for a great variety of genetic investigations. These worms are …

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.   Compound Microscopes Compound microscopes are also known as biological or high power microscopes. These microscopes are used for viewing prepared slides and can only be used to view samples that …

Microscopy z-stacking software (also known as Extended Depth of Focus or EDF software) allows images to be captured under the microscope while focusing on different parts of the image, and then stacking them together into one clearly focused image. The Jenoptik microscopy cameras include z-stacking software. Below are instructions on how to capture a z-stack microscopy image. Step 1: Capture Image …

What is Fiberglass? Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet, or woven into fabric. It is a strong, lightweight material that is chemical and heat resistant. On its own fiberglass will easily break. However, when fiberglass has a core of something between it, the material becomes very strong. Pound for po …

Digital Microscope Cameras When selecting a digital microscope camera it can be helpful to understand the pros and cons of each type of camera in order to determine which camera will work best for your microscopy needs. Below we break down the 5 best options for digital microscopy. The 5 Microscope Digital Camera Options There are five common digital microscope camera options and each of these are …

Microscope digital cameras typically have c-mount threads on them and mount directly to a c-mount adapter. A c-mount adapter has a universal 1" thread on it and each c-mount adapter is made specifically to work with its corresponding microscope. For example, you must use the Motic c-mount adapter that was made specifically for your Motic stereo microscope. It would not work to use a Richter Optica …

How To Take Photos Through A Microscope and Pictures Of Microscope Slides? Microscopy cameras have evolved drastically over the years and can now easily take photos of microscope slides or whatever you are inspecting. They now have smaller, faster sensors, offer a range of megapixel options and have improved software capabilities with options for image capture, live video and measurement features, …

What Objective Magnification Should I Start With? An important point to understand when working with compound microscopes and their objective lenses is that the field of view changes as the magnification changes. Typically a lower magnification objective lens will have a larger field of view, and a higher magnification objective lens will have a smaller field of view. For more information on how m …

What are the Different Microscope Types and Their Uses? There are a number of different types of microscopes and each of them solves unique problems. Below you will find information on the five different microscope types along with the applications for each microscope and just who might use each instrument. Below each description of the microscope and its use is an image that was captured using th …

Simplify Small Particle Measurement Using A C-Mount Adapter It is possible to use a microscope c-mount adapter with no formatting lens in order to increase digital measuring capabilities. As you may have read in some of our other posts, a microscope camera connects to the microscope via a c-mount adapter. The c-mount adapter is specific to the microscope - this means you can not mix and match c-mo …

Understanding Stereo Microscopes Stereo microscopes are commonly used in both professional and amateur environments. 5 Key Stereo Microscope Facts     Stereo microscopes have low magnification. Stereo microscopes create a 3-D image. Stereo microscopes do not require sample preparation. Stereo microscopes do not require use of a bottom (transmitted) light. Stereo microscopes are use …

Microscope Care & Handling Following several tips to properly care for your microscope will help ensure that your microscope lasts for years to come. When carrying your microscope from one location to another, do not pick it up by holding the stage, the eyepieces, or any other small parts on the microscope such as the objective lenses or nosepiece. Place one hand on the bottom of the microscop …

By following a few safety precautions and taking care when using your microscope, it should last for many years.  This article covers handling the microscope, cleaning the microscope, safe electrical use of the microscope and operating the microscope safely. Learn How to Use a Microscope There are a few tips to follow for safely using a microscope. When using microscope slides, be sure to …