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microscope
the microscope is invented by father and son lens grinders, Hans and Zacharias Janssen -
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cell theory
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"cell"
English scientist Robert Hooke discovers something by looking at cork under a microscope. He names them "cells" -
bacteria
Ametuer scientist Anton Van Lueenhoeke discovers bacteria on teeth scrapings. He calls them "animalcules". -
plant cells
Botanist Matthias Schleiden realizes all plants are made of cells. -
animal cells
Zoologist Theodor Schwann realizes all animals are made of cells. -
cell formation
German Physician Rudolph Verchow proves cells are formed by other cells.