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The first lens was used in Europe
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The light microscopes have enhanced our knowledge in basic biology, biomedical research,
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The discovery of cells and their structure is linked to the development of the magnifying lenses, particularly the microscope.
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He discovered the plant cell.
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Antony van Leeuwenhoek learned to grind lenses, made simple microscopes, and began observing with them.
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He observed that all plants seemed to be composed of cells, and is thus considered the co-founder of cell theory together with Schwann, with whom he consulted.
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He became familiar with Shleiden's microscope research on plants.
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His methods led him to propose the cell theory for plants.
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electron microscopes can make it possible to view objects as small as the diameter of an atom.
