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Types of Electron Microscopes

There are several different types of electron microscopes, including the transmission electron microscope (TEM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and reflection electron microscope (REM.) Each of these types of the electron microscope will be described in more detail in this article, including the benefits and disadvantages of each. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) The transmission electron microscope […]

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Microscope images reveal tiny but deadly coronavirus particles

Pictured: Microscope images reveal how tiny but deadly coronavirus particles invaded the US patient zero’s cells The CDC has released a new image of the coronavirus invading the cells of the first American patient  Viral particles are shown as blue spheres filled with tiny bluer dots of viral genome inside them  They can be seen […]

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Preterm birth: The ‘Nodal’ gene under the microscope

Preterm birth is a major global public health problem. Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely and many will suffer from neurodegenerative disorders, including cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, impaired vision, and behavioural problems. Premature delivery (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) is induced by contractions in the expectant mother but causes behind this mechanism remain […]