Abstract:El objetivo de este trabajo es evaluar la función de un microscopio de origami Foldscope como herramienta de apoyo en la identificación taxonómica de garrapatas Rhipicephalus sanguineus. Se recolectaron 257 muestras de garrapatas en cinco colonias de la ciudad de Chihuahua, México. Se analizaron las estructuras morfológicas más representativas para su identificación taxonómica con un estereoscopio y Foldscope. Con el microscopio de papel fue posible identificar palpos, base del gnatosoma, ojos, surco anal, fes… Show more
“…As the result, agricultural crops samples were processed and examined using a low‐cost microscope for phyllosphere microbes. Drought tolerant bacterial species have been isolated from the phyllosphere of rice and the isolates were neatly observed using foldscope (Kumar et al, 2019).…”
Section: Alternative To Conventional Microscopesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Foldscope probably helps in epidemiologic studies for identifying taxonomic representations and important anatomical structures of Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks on the field (Parada‐Sánchez et al, 2018). Foldscopes can also be used to teach aspiring young farmers about sanitary animal livestock farming (Jayashree et al, 2020; Surla et al, 2021) by detecting the presence of fungal contamination, parasite eggs, and insect vectors in feedstuffs, as well as assisting horticulturists in observing and identifying plant microbes (Sharma & Abbiramy, 2020) as shown in Figure 2e.…”
Section: Alternative To Conventional Microscopesmentioning
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.
Research Highlights• The foldscope, a low-cost instrument for studying the microscopic world.• Foldscope applications were compared to conventional microscopes in many sectors.• The foldscope microscope's existing limitations and potential prospects are highlighted.
“…As the result, agricultural crops samples were processed and examined using a low‐cost microscope for phyllosphere microbes. Drought tolerant bacterial species have been isolated from the phyllosphere of rice and the isolates were neatly observed using foldscope (Kumar et al, 2019).…”
Section: Alternative To Conventional Microscopesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Foldscope probably helps in epidemiologic studies for identifying taxonomic representations and important anatomical structures of Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks on the field (Parada‐Sánchez et al, 2018). Foldscopes can also be used to teach aspiring young farmers about sanitary animal livestock farming (Jayashree et al, 2020; Surla et al, 2021) by detecting the presence of fungal contamination, parasite eggs, and insect vectors in feedstuffs, as well as assisting horticulturists in observing and identifying plant microbes (Sharma & Abbiramy, 2020) as shown in Figure 2e.…”
Section: Alternative To Conventional Microscopesmentioning
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.
Research Highlights• The foldscope, a low-cost instrument for studying the microscopic world.• Foldscope applications were compared to conventional microscopes in many sectors.• The foldscope microscope's existing limitations and potential prospects are highlighted.
“…In an animal health-related study, Parada-Sánchez et al used the Foldscope to support taxonomic identification of Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks in the field (Figure 4). They found that Foldscope is indeed useful for epidemiological studies in the field and for social outreach programs aimed at raising awareness about vector-borne diseases [2]. Figure 3:Microorganisms from soil samples from a citrus agricultural field around Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India were observed using a Foldscope.…”
Abstract:Foldscope Instruments, Inc. creates and distributes low-cost, high-quality scientific tools to communities around the world to help advance education, research, and medical diagnostics. The Foldscope—a high-quality microscope created for less than a dollar in parts—was created in 2015. To date, the Foldscope has reached 1.6 million people worldwide in over 160 countries. A few notable uses for the Foldscope include identification of microscopic eggs of agricultural pests in India, creation of a catalog of the biodiversity of soil arthropods in the Amazon, detection of fake currency and medicine, following toxic blooms, detection of bacteria in water samples, and mapping of pollen diversity in a city landscape.
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