Leeuwenhoek designed superior lenses that could magnify up to 300 times, making microscopic discoveries possible.
Using his lenses, he observed bacteria, sperm cells, blood flow in capillaries, and more, laying the foundation for microbiology.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch scientist and one of the pioneers of microbiology. He is best known for his work in improving microscope technology and his discovery of microscopic life forms.
Revolution in Microscopy: Leeuwenhoek’s innovations in lenses allowed him to observe what was previously invisible, paving the way for future scientific discoveries.