Have you ever heard of June Almeida? She was a Scientist interested in examining microbiology and viruses. She used microscopes to take photos of viruses and to learn about antibodies and the immune system. She took photos of the first known example of a human coronavirus, and her research was later used to help modern-day virologists learn about the COVID-19 coronavirus strain.
Here is a photo of June using an electron microscope.
There is a whole world that is ‘invisible’ to us unless we have the right tools to see it! Things like bacteria, micro-animals, and fungi are best viewed through a microscope!
Watch the video below to learn more about the teeny, tiny creatures that live in our world!
Remember: while things like viruses can make us sick, there are so many microorganisms that are harmless or even helpful to humans!