• Question: I like cells. How do i get my own cells out of my body and examine them? I would like to see how happy they are, thanks a lot.

    Asked by GORILLAMAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNN to Charlotte on 8 Mar 2016. This question was also asked by Dragonflame2004.
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      Charlotte Green answered on 8 Mar 2016:

      Ok its cool you have an interest in cells, one thing to remember is that cells are microscopic so you need a microscope in order to see them.

      If you have a microscope one thing you can do at home (or get your biology teacher to do it with you at school) is to look at cells from inside your cheek. You can use a cotton bud to gently wipe the inside of your check and then wipe it onto a microscope slide. Here is a link you could show your teacher http://www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/microscopes4schools/humancheek.php

      But I would suggest science stays in the lab where its safe.

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