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Virus particles and bacteria, SEM
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Virus particles and bacteria, SEM
Vaccinia virus particles and bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of vaccinia virus particles (green). Unlike most viruses, vaccinia replicates in the cells cytoplasm, rather than the nucleus. Vaccinia belongs to the orthopoxvirus group. It causes cowpox, a disease of cattle and humans that produces skin lesions. It was first used by Jenner in 1796 to vaccinate against smallpox, a related but more deadly human disease. There are approximately ten times as many bacterial cells in the human flora as there are human cells in the body, with the largest number of the human flora being in the gut flora, and a large number on the skin. Magnification: x12000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide
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STEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO
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This print showcases the intricate world of virus particles and bacteria, revealing their mesmerizing beauty under a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The image primarily focuses on vaccinia virus particles, depicted in vibrant green hues. Unlike most viruses that replicate within the nucleus of cells, vaccinia replicates within the cytoplasm. Belonging to the orthopoxvirus group, this particular virus is responsible for causing cowpox – a disease affecting both cattle and humans, characterized by skin lesions. Interestingly, vaccinia played a crucial role in medical history as it was employed by Jenner in 1796 for smallpox vaccination. Smallpox was an extremely dangerous human disease closely related to cowpox but far more lethal. By harnessing the power of vaccinia through inoculation, Jenner pioneered one of humanity's greatest triumphs against infectious diseases. Accompanying these viral entities are numerous bacterial cells that inhabit our bodies as part of our natural flora. Astonishingly, there are approximately ten times more bacterial cells than human cells residing within us. Amongst various locations where they thrive, gut flora harbors the largest population while significant numbers also reside on our skin. Printed at 10 centimeters wide with a magnification factor of x12000, this artwork offers viewers an extraordinary glimpse into the microscopic realm that shapes our biological existence. It serves as a reminder of both nature's complexity and mankind's remarkable ability to understand and combat infectious diseases throughout history.
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