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Learn about cell biology and the different types of microscopes that allow us to observe cell structure and function.

Even with these tools, some parts of a cell can still be hard to see clearly. This is why we often use diagrams to represent cells. Cell diagrams are models that show the parts that make up a cell. Cell …

All cells come from other cells. New cells are made through a process called cell division. During cell division, one cell grows and splits into two. Single cells are typically too small to be seen with the …

Even though molecules, proteins, viruses, and cells are all tiny, there are significant size differences between them. The diameter of a water molecule is roughly 0.28 nanometers. The diameter of the …

First of all, both plants and animal cells have a cell membrane. A cell wall is more of a structural layer outside the cell membrane, mainly composed of cellulose but has other things, causing rigidity. …

At the end of the day, what they really love is the chance to sit in a small, dark room for hours on end, communing with their favorite cell type through the lens of a beautiful microscope. That may seem …

All cells come from other cells. New cells are made through a process called cell division. During cell division, one cell grows and splits into two. Single cells are typically too small to be seen with the …

How does a plant's root look under the microscope? What cells will you find? How will the cells be arranged? Watch this video to learn more about the anatomy of the root.

White blood cells are larger than red blood cells, and unlike red blood cells, they have a normal nucleus and mitochondria. White blood cells come in five major types, and these are divided into two different …