About Microbes

MICROBES DEFINED BY SIZE The smallest forms of life on Earth are microbes. Although microbes have existed for millions and even billions of years, their presence was not detected until the 17th century. In 1683 Dutch merchant Antony van Leeuwenhoek, who made microscopes as a hobby, detected “wee animalcules” in scrapings from his teeth. Another…

Microbes – Exhibit Sections

Genome – Exhibit Sections

GENOME: The Secret of How Life Works Exhibit Content The content of “GENOME” is organized into four sections: 1) The Secret of You (entry); 2) The Secrets of Life; 3) Discovery; and 4) Living on the Frontier. The Secret of You The entrance introduces visitors to the importance of genes and to the remainder of…

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