jan 1, 1665 - Refined microscope & the name "cell" is created
Description:
Robert Hooke refined the design of the compound microscope. He then observes cork and names the tiny chambers that he sees cells. He publishes drawings of cells, fleas, and other minute bodies in his book, Micrographia.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1665
Now
~ 361 years ago