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History of Modern Science and Technology The Impact of the Microscope The world we live in today has many complexities that have perplexed mankind for ages. Various great men and women of science have gotten together to try and uncover the mysteries of the world. On their journey there have been instruments and tools invented that would help them further their studies beyond compare. One of the most significant inventions that have helped to further research not only in science but in other areas of work as well would be the invention of the microscope. The invention of the microscope has helped better understand the human body, bacteria, and even something as small as the atom. New discoveries have been made possible with the invention of the microscope which has helped make advances in science, industry, and medicine. The invention of the microscope has changed the course of history and affects the lives of many today which is why it is the most important invention. In the late 1500s Zacharias Jansen made the first rudimentary microscope and opened the door to the microscopic world. His invention allowed others such as Anton van Leeuwenhoek to improve on his work to build more successful microscopes. Anton van Leeuwenhoek was able to grind different types of glass together to produce a simple microscope that was capable of magnifying objects 270 times their original size (Anton van Leeuwenhoek - History of the compound microscope). With his invention he was able to make remarkable discoveries especially in human anatomy, when he identified the different types of blood cells and spermatozoa. Today he is known as the father of microbiology because of his work identifying bacteria and other microorganisms. These discov... ... middle of paper ... ...y 2013. "Anton van Leeuwenhoek - History of the compound microscope." History of the microscope.org - Its all about microscope history. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 July 2013. "Archaeologist | Define Archaeologist at Dictionary.com." Dictionary.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 July 2013. "BioTechniques - Electron Microscopy: the Future of Sequencing?" BioTechniques - The International Journal of Life Science Methods. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 July 2013. "HowStuffWorks "History of Pasteurization"." HowStuffWorks. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 July 2013. "In vitro fertilization (IVF): MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia." National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 July 2013. Types of Microscopes. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 July 2013. "The World's First Test Tube Baby . Test Tube Babies . WGBH American Experience | PBS."American Experience. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 July 2013.

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