How scientists research cells
by Kristi Lew.
- New York : Chelsea House, c2011.
- 115 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
- Cells, the building blocks of life .
Includes bibliographical references (p.101-108) and index.
The discovery of cells -- Microscopy -- Getting a better look : staining cells -- Cell culture -- Tracking molecules within cells -- Genetic engineering -- Other research techniques.
Since cells are the smallest of all living organisms, scientists have had to develop various methods and tools to examine and research them.