History


1590-Janseen Brothers invent the compound microscope

1665- Robert Hooke “discovers” cells in cork

Early 1700’s- von Leeuwenhoek makes many observations of cells including bacteria

1939- Electron Microscopes Invented

(Friedman)

Keller, Amy. "Chapter6: A Tour of the Cell." Avon High School, Avon, IN. 21 Sept 2008.