Exploring the miniature world
ISSN 1365 - 070x

Issue 22: August 1997
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Next update September 13th with topical news throughout the month

Desmid images © Wim van Egmond




Articles This Month

Stars of the Marshes - Algae from a Dutch fen,
illustrated by superb pen and ink drawings
Playing Detectives - A closer look at fingerprints and sweaty fingers
Insect Insights - Adaptations of insects: the honeybee
Image of the Month - Moth antenna
Samworth's Snippets - Some of my microscopes
Some Notes on the Desmid Genicularia - Desmids are attractive algae
Quotable quotes - Poems and quotes on a microscopical theme
The Cell from Hell - Pfiesteria piscicida

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If you like healthy eating take a look at the new article 'Tempeh' on our satellite site SEM City and Kombucha Junction. 'Tempeh' is a nutritious meat-free food popular in Indonesia.
Recipe booklet and culture kits available.

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Microscopy-UK CD-ROM now available
includes 'Microscope for the PC' software with all the slidesets,
a full year of the best of Micscape, multimedia and more!

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