Images Dated 5th March 2004

Shingles

Shingles. Artwork of varicella-zoster virus particles (virions, blue) during shingles. Each viron comprises an icosahedral (20-sided) capsid containing viral DNA, surrounded by surface protein spikes. When this virus is reactivated from an earlier chicken pox infection, it causes shingles or herpes zoster. The virus travels along sensory nerves to the skin where it causes small blisters (red), usually on the trunk or face. The blisters last around two weeks and, if untreated, nerve damage causes severe pain in the affected area. Reactivation may be associated with stress or reduced immune function. Antiviral drugs, like acyclovir, can help if taken early on

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Secondary seismic waves

Secondary seismic waves. Artwork showing the form of secondary (S) seismic (shock) waves during an earthquake. An earthquake is caused by the sudden movement of rocks in the Earth's crust. The initial tremor of an earthquake can be likened to shaking a piece of rope up and down. This sets up transverse waves within the rope, which oscillate up and down at right angles to the direction of travel (arrowed).s waves travelling through a body of rock cause it to shear.s waves arrive at the surface after the faster primary (P) waves.s waves can travel through the solid crust and mantle of the Earth, but not through its liquid core. See E360/009 for a diagram of P waves

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Formula One World Championship: Balbir Singh, Personal Trainer to Michael Schumacher Ferrari, talks with Norbert Haug Mercedes Sporting Director

(L to R): Balbir Singh (IND), Personal Trainer to Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari, talks with Norbert Haug (GER) Mercedes Sporting Director.
Australian Grand Prix, Rd 1, Albert Park, Australia, 5 March 2004.
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