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Month: May 2020

Bacteria in your home

May 29, 2020 Mike Shaw Leave a comment
Goodandplentium and Tinytartium

First of all, it is very difficult to see bacteria under the microscope. Chances are you’ll need to use at…

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Posted in: Microscopy Filed under: 100x, 40x, bacteria, eyepiece, Microscope, objective lens

Book Review – Exploring with the Microscope

May 28, 2020 Mike Shaw Leave a comment
Exploring with the Microscope

xxx If I had to choose one book, this would be it. Nachtigall covers every aspect of microscopy for the…

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Posted in: Microscopy, Reviews Filed under: Books, Microscope

Book Review – Using the Microscope

May 27, 2020 Mike Shaw Leave a comment
Using the Microscope

The author, Eric Grave, focuses on all of the basics in part one, and in part two selectively deals with…

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Posted in: Microscopy, Reviews Filed under: Books, Microscope

Book Review – Through the Microscope

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Through the Microscope

This is a gem. Not on many lists, I found this hardcover version at a used book store. By Margaret…

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Posted in: Microscopy, Reviews Filed under: Books, Microscope

Book Review – How to Know the Protozoa

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How to Know the Protozoa

By T.L. Jahn, this is an older book, it is a very valuable reference. Published in 1949, you’ll have to…

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Posted in: Microscopy, Reviews Filed under: Books, Microlife

Book Review – The Microscope and How to Use It

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The Microscope and How to Use It

An excellent book by George Stehli covering all of the basics including equipment selection, makeshift accessories, specimen preparation and staining.…

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Posted in: Microscopy, Reviews Filed under: Books, Microscope

The Sight of Blood

May 18, 2020 Mike Shaw Leave a comment

I do not advocate sticking yourself with a lancet or intentionally drawing blood from yourself or any other being on…

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Posted in: Microscopy Filed under: basophil, blood cells, Blood smear, eosiniphil, granulocyte, neutrophil, RBC, white blood cells

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