In this episode, I will explain the naming of organisms. A basic understanding of this can prove to be quite useful also for the identification of microorganisms under the microscope.
[MH025] How much magnification to you need to see bacteria?
You can see bacteria already at a total magnification of 400x. But magnification is not everything. You also need to have sufficient contrast.
[MH024] Why can you not see some specimen features with a microscope?
There are several reasons, why you might not abel able to see some specimen features using a light microscope.
[MH023] Blurry microscope image: what to do against it
In this episode, I give some advice on what you can do to obtain a crisp image using your microscope. Keywords: microscope, focus, image, picture, resolution, magnification
[MH022] What is the best microscope?
The best microscope is the one that you will use the most often. But on the more serious side: In this episode I will outline some of the quality considerations of microscopes, and this is not only limited to mechanical Read More …
[MH021] How to capture videos of fast moving microorganisms?
There are several things that you have to do to get a good picture of fast moving microorganisms: Restrict the movement of the microbes, ensure correct microscope settings, ensure correct camera settings. Keywords: specimen, camera, depth of field, field of Read More …
[MH020] What are the differences between electron and light microscopes?
Both electron and light microscopes play important roles in research. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages.