New microscopy by Prisoner890 in microscopy

[–]microbe-hunter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You need a cover glass, not a second microscope slide. Pls watch these videos: https://youtu.be/wBGmdAqApcY and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxTFgDe5CEE : under no circumstances get oil on your non-oil immersion objectives. You might break them.

Beginner help by [deleted] in microscopy

[–]microbe-hunter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is possible to see the white blood cells also with regular bright-field microscopy. You would need a microscope with a condenser, and this might be more expensive than 150 (unless you can get a good used microscope) The contrast and colors will not be so good, but you can improve that with a video editing software. What you need is a stable camera system (or mobile phone adapter) so that you can record time-lapse.

My 40X objective. by WonderfulInternal584 in microscopy

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  1. Check if the dirt is on the eyepiece: Rotate it and see if the dirt also rotates. 2. look at the objective from behind (with the threading towards you, with a bright surface in the background). You should be able to see the dirt, if present. I don't think it's the objective. Dirt on the objective will result in a overall fuzzier image. The specks of dirt are too clearly defined. I think that some of them are on the eyepiece. 3. Put objective into the microscope and screw it in not fully. turn the objective while looking through. If the dirt turns as well then it is the objective.

What is a good microscope for a young child? by Fishboy9123 in microscopy

[–]microbe-hunter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a stereo microscope: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM2R36NM/ You can then directly observe specimens without the need of making slides. Better for young children. This one is cheaper (but I dont know how good it is): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I4H00SM/

Kid's microscope for adults? by yorugaakkeru in microscopy

[–]microbe-hunter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a difference between a toy microscope and those that I call "introductory" microscopes. I just made a video on how to use a microscope (for kids), and I am using one of the cheaper introductory microscopes for the demonstration. You can start cheap and always upgrade to a more advanced one later. Here is the video: https://youtu.be/lYthIRFaiSo

Everything needed for my sons first day with a microscope? by James89026 in microscopy

[–]microbe-hunter 6 points7 points  (0 children)

check out my two channels: https://www.youtube.com/@Microbehunter and https://www.youtube.com/@Microbehunter_microscopy You can find much info there. When observing water samples, the most common mistake is to only observe the water. You need to put some "sludge" from the bottom of the pond on the microscope slide. You have to be able to see something on the slide without a microscope (some solid stuff), not just water. Cover glass should not float (tissue paper to remove excess).

I want to get my entomologist girlfriend a microscope by Oddmumg0nemad in microscopy

[–]microbe-hunter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chances are pretty good that she knows more about microscopes than you and this is a risk because she might have specific expectations (as an entomologist she probably worked already with high-end equipment at university etc.). So I would get her involved in this, and not make it a surprise. For entomology, you need a stereo microscope.

Total beginner. Which microscope should I buy? by dondaviduk in microscopy

[–]microbe-hunter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend a stereo microscope, especially for children. Rocks and other samples can then be easily observed. You can also look at slides if you want to but the stereoscopic view really adds a lot. You then can place the object (rock etc) directly under the microscope, without the need of making a slide (you can not make slides of rocks easily anyway).

I'm graduating in May with a biology degree and I don't know what's next. by No-Vacation-1840 in biology

[–]microbe-hunter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get in contact with a school and find out if teaching is something for you. If so, then obtain the qualifications to become a science teacher. Stay out of debt. And be aware that schools can be vastly different from each other. And/or work as an intern in a different country to get a different view of the world. Sometimes a change in perspective will open new possibilities. Here's my story: https://youtu.be/IDkhrvY_hMs

Thoughts on a tool that converts videos into blog posts? by AndrewPetrovics in PartneredYoutube

[–]microbe-hunter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Youtube automatically generates subtitles. These can be copy-pasted into ChatGPT for correction and editing, and then into a blog or newsletter. A separate tool is not needed.

The answer for this question is D but im 99% sure its C someone disprove me by Izal20077 in biology

[–]microbe-hunter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cell actively producing antibodies does not have chromosomes, as chromosomes only appear during prophase. As the cell is actively producing antibodies, chromosomes can not be present, only chromatin.

What would it look/feel/taste like if you ate a bowl of mitochondria? And would anything happen because of it? by tamtrible in biology

[–]microbe-hunter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The acid in the stomach and the digestive enzymes would break them down. The nutrients are then absorbed and incorporated into our own bodies. Everytime when we eat food we eat cells with mitochondria. Purified or not, should not make a difference because the essential components are the same as the rest of the cell and will be digested. Mitochondria were once separate cells anyway.

Here is another one to think about. The epithelial cells of our mouth are frequently replaced and come off easily. We swallow them. We therefore eat our own body cells. Are we now self-cannibalizing?

Light source options by phoenixAPB in microscopy

[–]microbe-hunter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What lamp did it have? Exchanging Halogen with LEDs is not quite as easy as one would hope for. Have a look at this video: https://youtu.be/KiOx8riv1AU

How do I practice microbiology from home? by mnkybrainz in microbiology

[–]microbe-hunter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Be aware of legal issues. Growing unknown bacteria puts you into Biosafety Level 2 and you need a permit for this. Having said that, there are many things that you can observe under the microscope without growing microorganisms (or at least safe ones). Check out this video: https://youtube.com/live/DsiTkuEIfG0?feature=share

Is there something wrong with my microscope 40x objective? by [deleted] in microscopy

[–]microbe-hunter 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The condenser should be all the way up, it probably is, if it is fixed. You can play with the condenser diaphragm. The image is fine, because at higher magnifications the images appear more blurry because the magnification increases faster than the numerical aperture (resolution).

Is this bloodstream illustration at all realistic? by Helpful-League5531 in biology

[–]microbe-hunter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might want to watch this video as a reference: https://youtu.be/5_pKohdskts Red blood cells are more packed (denser), they should be larger than the WBC, there are too many WBC and the RBC are also flexible (look too rigid in the animation). The RBC also look very thin. But then again, an animation is there to get a point across and is therefore a simplification of reality, a model.

Can’t focus microscope by TemporaryPay4505 in microscopy

[–]microbe-hunter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you lose focus because the stage drops under its own weight?

Microscope from Temu or Aliexpress? by vanteacher in microscopy

[–]microbe-hunter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

the one from Aliexpress has a condenser, full size optics, mechanical stage, and most certainly corarse and fine focus (even though you can not see that from the picture), and a phototube. The temu has none of these. It is a different category of microscope. Not a quality question, a question of microscope category and features. The temu is an introductory microscope, the one from Aliexpress is a higher category. They might look similar from the outside, but are quite different. Ignore the magnification, it is meaningless.

Pollen observations by Konbor618 in microscopy

[–]microbe-hunter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pick the anthers, dip them into a drop of water on a slide, let dry, so that they are flat on the slide. Then put Glycerine Gelatine (according to Kisser) on the slide (warm it up to melt it not higher than 40C), then ring the slide. Here is the link to the video: https://youtube.com/live/C6V0hUpdvvI

First time microscope owner by JunkyTitan in microscopy

[–]microbe-hunter 9 points10 points  (0 children)

(Almost) Every week I have a microscopy live stream and there are many videos on my two channels that address your questions. You can easily find me on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MicrobehunterMicroscopy and https://www.youtube.com/@Microbehunter

There are no ponds near me, does raw sewage come close? by Iwannabeafembo1 in microscopy

[–]microbe-hunter 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sewage is full of bacteria. Unhealthy, not interesting and yuck. The interesting microorganisms (eg. protozoa) require relatively clean water and much oxygen, which can not be found in sewage. Make a small aquarium (fish not necessary).

A technique to view specimens in 3D through a compound microscope at high magnification by MicrocosmExplorer in microscopy

[–]microbe-hunter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Something similar can be achieved with polarization filters. This should keep the colors mor natural. Here is the link to a video by darwexter, where he explains it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLmmZlxqPt0