Tag Archives: Microscope

200th Birthday of Carl Zeiss

Posted on September 11, 2016 by vanbraman

September 11, 2016 marked the 200th birthday of Carl Zeiss. Carl Zeiss was born on September 11, 1816 in Weimar, Germany. Today many people equate the name Zeiss with quality and think of camera lenses or binoculars. Today the Zeiss … Continue reading →

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Under the Microscope

Posted on April 22, 2014 by vanbraman

Today I finished reading a great autobiography by Professor Earl Owen. He tells his life story in under the microscope: The Story of an Australian Medical Pioneer. I found out about this book when I was in Australia earlier this year. … Continue reading →

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