microscopy

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

A microscope that is useful for studying the topography of a specimen by scanning its surface with an electron beam.

Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

A microscope used to study the internal structure of cells by aiming an electron beam through a thin section of the specimen.

Electron Microscopes

Instruments that use electromagnets as lenses to bend the paths of electrons, focusing the image onto a monitor for viewing.

Light Microscope

Offers advantages in studying living cells compared to electron microscopy, but has limitations in resolution.

Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM)

A type of TEM that allows specimens to be preserved at low temperatures, avoiding the use of preservatives and providing high-resolution images of cellular structures.

Cytology

The study of cell structure, where microscopes play a crucial role.

Biochemistry

The study of the chemical processes (metabolism) of cells, essential for understanding cell function.