The invention of a microscope (Hooke and Leeuwenhoek)
Introduction
Cell biology has evolved with observing cells and small organs in cells that have not been seen through our eyes, so many books introduce the process of microscopic development before learning cell biology.
The invention of a microscope
Hook and Levenhook are two figures mentioned in relation to the invention of the microscope.
Robert Hooke (July 28, 1635 to March 3, 1703): A British scientist and philosopher who, in addition to biology, was an outstanding scholar in chemistry, physics, astronomy and architecture. In fact, although instruments for magnifying small materials were already being made at the time, Robert Hook improved the excellent function of the double lens microscope to observe various living and nonliving things, including glass bars, grains of sand, fleas, and rosemary leaves, and published a book called 'Micrographia'. Here, in particular, the term 'cell' was used for the first time to observe and record cork, and is considered a biologist who contributed greatly to the growth of microscopy in the field of biology.
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (October 24, 1632 to August 30, 1723): A Dutch trader and scientist who is also known as the father of microbiology, said to be the father of microbiology. By developing a unique lens microscope, which is made by grinding lenses, the protozoa in the lake water near the house and its own sperm cells were observed and recorded. Revenhook, who had no special elite education, became a member of the prestigious Royal Society of London because of hard-nosed Robert Hook, who was a clerk at the Royal Society at the time, finally acknowledged his genius and achievements.
It is recorded that Robert Hooke has contributed to and supported early studies that can be said to be the basis for the theories and laws, such as the theory of evolution, Boyle's law and the law of gravity. On the other hand, Lebenhook supported the incasement theory, saying he had observed a small human being in a pavilion.
References
1. Campbell Biology (10th Edition)
2. WIKIPEDIA