The technique of using microscopes to view objects that are otherwise too small to be seen by the naked eye.
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Microscopy Book Suggestions
I've learned programming through great book recommendations, many from the Stack Exchange series of sites. I'm hoping to take this approach to gaining a fundamental understanding of how fluorescence ...
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Lateral, axional and temporal resolutions for imaging in vivo
What are the spatial (lateral and axional), and temporal resolutions that one is expected to get with the following optical imaging techniques?
Optical Bioluminiscence Imaging (BLI)
Optical ...
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Why does vision go blurry after microscope use, and how to prevent it?
After using a binocular microscope recently for about 20 minutes, my vision went blurry and for an hour or so it was much harder to read small text. This occurs to a (far) lesser extent whenever I use ...
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Software for counting fly eggs
Is there any software that could be used to rapidly (quicker than humans) count the eggs laid by Drosophila on a substrate by placing them under a microscope with a camera attached? The eggs are laid ...
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What to look for when buying a light microscope?
I am a science lover and want to buy a microscope to explore things around me. Like studying cell structures, microorganisms, blood and plants. It would be great if there is way to photograph slides. ...
