Foldscope microscope, an inexpensive alternative tool to conventional microscopy—Applications in research and education: A review,Microscopy Research and Technique

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Foldscope microscope, an inexpensive alternative tool to conventional microscopy—Applications in research and education: A review
Microscopy Research and Technique ( IF 2.0 ) Pub Date : 2022-07-25 , DOI: 10.1002/jemt.24205
Mijithra Ganesan ₁ , Johnson Retnaraj Samuel Selvan Christyraj ₁ , Saravanakumar Venkatachalam ₁ , Beryl Vedha Yesudhason ₁ , Karthikeyan Subbiahanadar Chelladurai ₁ , Manikandan Mohan _{2,

3} , Kalishwaralal Kalimuthu ₄ , Yogesh B Narkhede ₅ , Jackson Durairaj Selvan Christyraj ₁

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Microscope is a device used for the visualization of tiny objects which are not visible to the naked eye. Traditional microscopes have been crucial for the advancement of contemporary science and medicine. Recent advancements in the field of microscopy have fueled its exponential growth rate. However, due to their expensive cost and complicated structure, modern microscopes remain inaccessible to the majority of the public. Nonetheless, the foldscope paper microscope has made it possible for anyone to explore and understand the world of microbes and organisms. In this review, we have listed foldscope-based research projects in various domains, as well as their key properties when compared to traditional research microscopes. In addition, we have briefly explored the impact of a foldscope microscope on public health, clinical diagnostics, forensic science, agriculture, basic science, developmental biology, and education. Moreover, the major drawbacks of paper microscopes and the current steps being taken to upgrade foldscope and its features are discussed in this review. Finally, we have concluded with our perspective that the microscope may be updated to imitate the advancement of a conventional microscope.

中文翻译：

Foldscope 显微镜，传统显微镜的廉价替代工具——在研究和教育中的应用：综述

显微镜是一种用于观察肉眼看不到的微小物体的设备。传统显微镜对于当代科学和医学的进步至关重要。显微镜领域的最新进展推动了其指数级增长。然而，由于其昂贵的成本和复杂的结构，现代显微镜仍然无法为大多数公众所使用。尽管如此，折叠镜纸显微镜使任何人都可以探索和了解微生物和有机体的世界。在这篇综述中，我们列出了各个领域基于折叠镜的研究项目，以及与传统研究显微镜相比的关键特性。此外，我们还简要探讨了折叠显微镜对公共卫生、临床诊断、法医学、农业、基础科学、发育生物学和教育。此外，本文还讨论了纸质显微镜的主要缺点以及当前升级 foldscope 及其功能所采取的步骤。最后，我们以我们的观点得出结论，即可以更新显微镜以模仿传统显微镜的进步。

更新日期：2022-07-25

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