AMR is a global health concern wherein microorganisms, such as bacteria, develop resistance to the drugs (antibiotics) that are used to treat infections. Foldscope can be used as an educational tool to increase awareness about microbiology and the role of microorganisms in health, disease, and AMR. It can help people understand the microscopic world, including the bacteria that can cause infections and how they might develop resistance.
The tool was used to explore the world of cells helping in students know the foe #knowurfoe. Onion peel-the cells up close Multilayered arrangement
the ease of mounting the onion peel Pollen mount
Handling by UG students POtato cells are gathered together Looking for segregated cells Getting up close to a single pollen getting to see the dense bodies in an onion cell, the excitement is beyond words, sharing a student feedback here Ma'am the session was really fun today couldn't believe a microscope made using a paper and a lens could do such a wonder