Ways Author: Holly Ahern In many areas of neurobiology and cell biology, researchers who a decade ago were confined to studying stained tissues are today using their microscopes in new ways to ...

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With a new purpose for his bioengineering knowledge, he set out to build an affordable multipurpose microscope. “Science has a crisis associated with access and affordability,” said Prakash. A basic ...

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Here’s a crash course on how to find the right microscope for your elementary, middle, high school, or college student, along with expert recommendations on the best microscopes worth buying.

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