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    Microscope Maintenance Tips(Page)

    Routine optical and mechanical maintenance of compound microscopes can ensure that your microscope works well for years. The microscope maintenance information provided below is not meant to replace...

    The Complete Guide to Buying Microscopes for Colleges and Universities(Post)

    Whether you're replacing aging laboratory equipment, expanding a science department, launching a new STEM program, or building an entirely new teaching laboratory, choosing the right microscopes is an

    What is a Microscope Used For?(Post)

    Microscopes are used to magnify and observe tiny objects, organisms, and structures that are too small to be seen with the naked eye, allowing scientists and students to explore and understand the mic

    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...

    Clear Microscopy Images: Free of Dust & Dirt Specks(Page)

    If you've ever looked through a microscope and noticed dark specks on the microscopy image, chances are some part of the microscope is dirty. It can sometimes be difficult to trouble shoot exactly...

    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 expla

    Numerical Aperature(Page)

    This is a somewhat complicated subject and the discussion that follows goes well beyond the entry in the glossary. Numerical Aperture (N.A.): This is a number that expresses the ability of a lens to...

    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, ve

    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 view. Most...

    Parts of a Compound Microscope: Labeled Diagram, Functions & Guide(Post)

    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

    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...

    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