jan 5, 1676 - 1676 – Living cells first seen
Description:
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek builds a simple microscope with one lens to examine blood, yeast and insects. He is the first to describe cells and bacteria. He invents new methods for making lenses that allow for magnifications of up to 270 times.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 5, 1676
Now
~ 349 years ago