1676 – Living cells first seen (jan 6, 1676 – jan 6, 1676)
Description:
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek builds a simple microscope with one len to examine blood, yeast and insects. Firstq 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 6, 1676
jan 6, 1676
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