Investigating Simple Organisms

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The book explores the groundbreaking work of Anton van Leeuwenhoek in the 17th century, who revolutionized the understanding of living organisms by inventing microscopes. It highlights the discovery of microorganisms, revealing their dual role in health—some beneficial for well-being while others can cause illness. This pivotal shift in scientific thought expanded the classification of life beyond just plants and animals, emphasizing the importance of microbes in our ecosystem.