M.E. and Microscopy Introduction
The following pages describe how I used a microscope to see and film bacteria in a tiny drop of blood. I hope you find them interesting. Bandwidth to the site is limited so if some of the videos will not download please try again later.
Please note: some of the following pages include microscopy videos of blood cells and wriggly organisms. If you could find these disturbing please do not click on the pictures which link to the videos.
1/ Brightfield Microscopy for Bacteria
2/ Equipment Choosing a microscope for bacteria
4/ Observing with the Microscope
6/ Making a Thin Blood Smear Slide
7/ How to Record Time-Lapse Video
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9/ Ultrabright LED illumination for Microscopy
10/ LM317T based LED Current regulator
11/ Nematode Worms Microscopy LARGE PAGES. MAY TAKE TIME TO LOAD
12/ Preparing a blood slide to look for worms
Disclaimer: The information on these pages represent my personal opinions. I
have no medical or scientific training and accept no liability for use or misuse
of these pages. I cannot offer advice.