Slideshow: A Microscopic History

The National Museum of Health and Medicine has an extensive collection of microscopes. Here, in text by Adrienne Noe and Michael Rhode of the National Museum of Health and Medicine, and photos by Jason Varney, is a virtual guided tour.

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