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The Tutor and Student reviewed various microscopy techniques, including light, fluorescence, confocal, two-photon, scanning acoustic, electron (TEM and SEM), and scanning probe (STM and AFM) microscopy. They discussed the principles, applications, and sample preparation for each, with a focus on visualizing cellular structures and their interactions. The session concluded with a review of how these techniques are applied in biological and medical research.

The Student and Tutor reviewed advancements in microbiology, including recombinant DNA technology and gene therapy. They then delved into the principles and components of microscopy, covering magnification, resolution, and various types of light microscopy, along with specimen preparation techniques like staining. The next session is scheduled to continue with microscopy.

The tutor and student explored the history and impact of microbiology, covering the beneficial and harmful roles of microbes, key historical discoveries, and their implications for health and medicine. They discussed practical lab work involving microbial identification and planned to delve into staining techniques in future sessions.

The Tutor and Student reviewed the differences between Archaea and Bacteria, focusing on cell wall composition, membrane lipids, and evolutionary similarities to eukaryotes. They also discussed taxonomic hierarchy, binomial nomenclature, the definition of prokaryotic species, and the beneficial roles of microbes in various environmental and industrial processes.

The Student and Tutor reviewed viruses and delved into taxonomy, nomenclature, and phylogeny, discussing classification systems and evolutionary relationships. They explored the differences between Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya. The Student was assigned homework to explore the NCBI database and practice solving taxonomy-related questions.

The Student and Tutor discussed the differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, focusing on bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, and algae. The Student learned about the unique characteristics of each microbe type, including their structures, environments, and modes of nutrition. The Tutor assigned further study of cell structures and promised to provide more examples and videos in the next session, also planning to cover viruses and taxonomy.