Uses For Microscopes

With Christmas behind us now, chances are that you or someone you know received a microscope from Santa.  It's always fun to look into a microscope and see what things look like when they're enlarged.  You can see amazing detail in the tiniest things - a strand of hair, for example - when you enlarge it through a microscope.  But microscopes aren't just toys for kids.  They are used in many different lines of work and play a big role in all of our lives.

One important use is for crime investigation.  In crime labs, a Forensic Microscope is used to examine evidence from crime scenes.  By using Forensic Microscopy, investigators can use evidence from a crime scene to discover exactly what happened and who committed the crime.  This evidence can then be used to prove innocence or guilt.

Scientists can use Forensic Science Microscopes to study bacteria and germs as they search for a way to cure a disease.  It's a very important tool in the quest to protect us from sickness.  They can even look at your blood cells to see if they are healthy or if you have an infection or illness that needs to be treated.

Microscopes are used in high school biology classes to help students learn about the world around us.  They often examine leaves, plants, a drop of water and even a sheet of paper.  It's so fascinating to kids when they get to see microscopic details of ordinary everyday things.  I find it fascinating as well.

You can easily find a regular or a Forensic Microscope for sale online.  Sites like Microscope International offer a wide range of them - from the basic affordable to the top of the line.  

Looking through a microscope can be like viewing an entirely different world because you can see every little detail that is invisible to the naked eye.  It really is amazing.