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The wacky history of cell theory - Lauren Royal-Woods

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Scientific discovery isn't as simple as one good experiment. The weird and wonderful history of cell theory illuminates the twists and turns that came together to build the foundations of biology.

Anton van Leeuwenhoek made his own version of the microscope and discovered something very odd when he looked a the gunk on his teeth. What did he discover?

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  • Producer Aaron Augenblick, Lisa Thomas
  • Director Hal Lee
  • Animator Ioana Nistor
  • Educator Lauren Royal-Woods
  • Narrator Lauren Royal-Woods

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