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Seeing closer: Looking inside bacteria

  • 17 October 2015, 15:30 - 16:30
  • Free
Add to Calendar 10/17/15 03:30 PM 10/17/15 04:30 PM United Kingdom (GMT) Seeing closer: Looking inside bacteria <p>Take a look into the tiny world of bacteria with an introduction to cutting edge microscopy techniques.</p> The Royal Society, London, SW1Y 5AG
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Take a look into the tiny world of bacteria with an introduction to cutting edge microscopy techniques.

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In his 1665 work Micrographia, Robert Hooke used drawing to help us to begin to understand the world of the small. Today scientists continue trying to “draw” ever-smaller objects, pushing the theoretical limits of light in order to discover more about the world. In his talk, Dr Steve F. Lee discussed the latest developments in imaging technologies, with a specific focus on understanding the structure of bacteria.

This talk was part of The Big Draw - Seeing closer event at the Royal Society on Saturday 17 October 2015.

Colorized scanning electron micrograph of Escherichia coli, grown in culture and adhered to a cover slip.
Colorized scanning electron micrograph of Escherichia coli, grown in culture and adhered to a cover slip. Credit NIAID