Finally made it to Genspace for a workshop. The session was titled : Tools of trade: Microscopies.
It was interesting to see the different types of Microscopes the workflow.
Wet and Dry mounts, solutions to enhance visibility, etc.
I brought the the colorful Scoby and added Methylene Blue, the results are mesmerizing. I took the photos with my phone.
Sample
What is Methylene Blue?
Methylene blue is an organic chloride salt having 3,7-bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium as the counterion. A commonly used dye that also exhibits antioxidant, antimalarial, antidepressant and cardioprotective properties. It has a role as an EC 1.4.Methylene Blue oral is used to treat methemoglobinemia and urinary tract infections. Methylene Blue is also used as a dye or staining agent to make certain body fluids and tissues easier to view during surgery or on an x-ray or other diagnostic exam.
***It may kill microorganisms if you attempt to use is under a microscope make sure it doesnt' affect your living agent.
The nikon diaphot 300 was used for the image on the left.
