New Swift Stereo Microscopes

Swift-MicroscopeWorld.com is excited to announce three new Swift SM101 series of stereo microscopes to the existing line.

This stereo microscope is available either as a cordless, rechargeable microscope, or a corded microscope. With three LED lighting options, specimens can be illuminated from beneath the stage, from the angled light above the stage, or from the LED lights that create a ring around the upper objective lens.

The Swift stereo microscope is available in three versions:

• SM101 - 10x & 30x magnification
• SM102 - 20x & 40x magnification
• SM105 - 10x - 30x zoom magnification

You can order the stereo microscopes online from Swift-MicroscopeWorld.com. View all Swift stereo microscopes here.

Larynx and Epi Fluorescence Microscope

The larynx, also commonly called the voice box, is an organ in the neck of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals involved in breathing, sound production, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration. The larynx houses the vocal cords and manipulates pitch and volume. 

These images of the larynx were captured with the MT6200H Epi Fluorescence Microscope using the  Jenoptik Speed XT Core5 5 mega pixel microscope camera.

Captured using the TRITC filter.

Captured using the FITC filter.

This image was created using both of the above images. The Jenoptik ProgRes Capture Pro software allows images to be layered. You can learn more about the features of the software here.

Gypsum under Polarizing Microscope

Microscope World originally did a post on gypsum under a biological microscope about a month ago. The same samples used for this original post, were used to capture images under the MT9300 polarizing microscope.

Gypsum captured under a polarizing microscope at 100x magnification.

200x magnification.

400x magnification.

Microscope Digital Camera

The MW1-LD2 is a low cost microscope / camera that is perfect for the classroom, daily quality inspection in manufacturing, or hobby use.

MW1-LD2 camera can be held by hand, or in the included tripod.

Image of a quarter captured with the microscope camera.

New Stage Micrometers Available

Microscope World has recently added a number of stage micrometers to its line of measuring tools available to microscope users.

 Above image is from the KR-875 stage micrometer.

Available in either inches or mm, these stage micrometers have a variety of options for measuring. All microscope stage micrometers have the option for NIST certification when purchasing.

You can learn more about how to accurately calibrate your eyepiece reticle in your microscope with a stage micrometer here.

Paedocypris (Small Fish)

Paedocypris is a species of fish found in Indonesia in peat swamps and blackwater streams. It is the smallest known fish in the world with females reaching a maximum size of 10.3mm and males 9.8mm.

Image courtesy Aquaristikhaus.

The Paedocypris' miniature transparent body lacks the normal features characteristic of adult fish. For example, a bony skull structure around the brain. They have a unique sexual dimorphism: The males have highly modified pelvic fins, with the first ray terminating with a hook-like projection of keratinized skin. Males also have a pad of keratinized skin in front of the pelvic fins. It is hypothesized that these modified fins are used to grasp the female during mating, or to keep position over a spawning surface.

Female Paedocypris captured with the Jenoptik C5 microscope camera.

Human Tumor under the Microscope

Human tumors are an abnormal growth of body tissue. Tumors can be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous). Tumors occur when cells divide excessively in the body. In a healthy individual cell division is strictly controlled. New cells are created to replace old ones, or to perform new functions. Cells that are no longer needed die and make room for healthy replacements.

If the balance of cell division and death is disturbed, a tumor can form. Problems with the immune system can result in tumors. Tobacco is one of the largest causes of tumors in the human body. Other substances that can result in tumors include: Benzene and other chemicals and toxins, poisonous mushrooms, drinking excessive alcohol, obesity, excessive sunlight, radiation and viruses. The types of cancer caused by viruses include cervical cancer (caused by human papillomavirus) and Hepatocellular carcinoma (hepatitis B virus).

Image of human tumor captured with a biological laboratory microscope and the Jenoptik C5 microscope camera.

You can reduce the risk of cancerous tumors by eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, limiting alcohol intake, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing sun exposure and not smoking or choosing tobacco.