Bio Chemistry Collection (page 3)

Metopus protozoan

Thalassomyxa australis protozoan
Thalassomyxa protozoan. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Thalassomyxa australis prot- ozoan (single-celled animal)

Lembadion protozoan. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Lembadion bullinum protozoan (single-celled animal)

Spirochona protozoa

Trichomytopsis protozoan

Tetrahymena protozoa. Immunofluorescent light micrograph of two Tetrahymena thermophila protozoa (single-celled animals). Nuclei are green, cell walls red and cilia (hairs) blue. T

Dendrocometes protozoan. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Dendrocometes paradoxus protozoan (single-celled animal)

Pipette held in a gloved hand

Haemoglobin blood test. Researcher using optical equipment to test for the presence of haemoglobin in a blood sample. Haemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying pigment that gives blood its red colour

Mass spectrometer in protein research
Mass spectrometer used to determine the sequence of amino acids in proteins during proteomics research. Proteomics is the study of the structure and function of proteins

Biodiesel, conceptual artwork. Fuel containers with plant leaves on their surfaces, representing a fuel made from plant sources

Lampbrush chromosomes, TEM
Lampbrush chromosomes. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of lampbrush chromosomes (LBCs). A chromosome consists of proteins and DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Insulin-secreting pancreatic cells
Insulin production. Artwork of a section through beta cells secreting insulin (blue spheres) into a capillary (small blood vessel, grey tube). Beta cells are found in the pancreas

Neuromuscular synapse, light micrograph
Neuromuscular junction. Fluorescent confocal light micrograph of the junction between a nerve cell and a muscle (not seen). The axon of the nerve cell (neuron) has been tagged with a blue dye

Immunoglobulin G antibody. Molecular model of the antibody immunoglobulin G (IgG). Each coloured strand represents a protein chain

Red blood cells and molecules, artwork
Red blood cells and drug molecules, computer artwork. Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are responsible for supplying tissues with oxygen and are the most abundant type of cell in the blood

Panspermia: biomolecules in the universe
Panspermia, conceptual computer artwork. The theory of panspermia states that the molecules that form the building blocks of life are found throughout the universe

Molecular design. Computer artwork of plans for a molecular model of the nucleotide adenine with the finished model. The atoms are shown as spheres and are colour coded: carbon (yellow)

Quantum dot probe, artwork
Quantum dot probe. Computer artwork of a quantum dot, a nanocrystal (InAs crystal, orange) that can be used to probe the immune system

Prion protein plaque, computer artwork
Prion protein plaque (right) surrounded by nerve cells (seen mainly on the left), computer artwork. Prions are infectious agents that cause a group of fatal neurodegenerative diseases

Immature West Nile virus, molecular model
Immature West Nile virus. Computer model showing the molecular structure of the protein coat (capsid) of an immature West Nile virus particle

Infectious bursal disease virus particle. Computer model of the capsid of the infectious bursal disease virus (Avibirnavirus sp. IBDV)

Calcium channel blocker effect, artwork
Calcium channel blocker effect. Conceptual computer artwork of calcium ions (orange) controlling blood flow through the blood vessels (springs) of a human heart

Diuretic effect, computer artwork
Diuretic effect. Computer artwork of the effect of diuretics (grey barriers) on a renal tubule (red) inside the kidney. These tubules regulate the levels of chemicals such as sodium (orange)

Listeria indentification
MODEL RELEASED. Listeria identification. Microbiologist holding a an Analytical Profile Index (API) test panel. This is a method used to identify bacteria based on biochemical reactions between

Making money from designer microbes. Conceptual computer artwork depicting US dollar signs in petri dishes, representing the economic benefits of creating artificial micro-organisms

Electronic and biologic systems, artwork
Electronic and biological systems. Computer artwork showing a comparison between electronic and biological systems, showing similarities between the components at different levels of complexity

Blood sample testing. Medical technician preparing blood samples for a chemiluminescence immunity test. This test uses fluorescent antibodies to bind to antigens in the blood

Thyroid follicles, artwork
Thyroid gland. Computer artwork of a thyroid gland (red, centre), superimposed on an image of cells of thyroid follicles (green, blue)

Sperm fertilising an egg, artwork
Sperm fertilising an egg. Cutaway artwork of a human sperm cell (spermatozoon) penetrating an egg cells (ovum) thick outer layer (zona pellucida). The egg cells membrane is at top right

Fertility research. Conceptual computer artwork of a human egg cell and sperm cells overlaid with the banding pattern of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) autoradiogram

Synapse, computer artwork
Synapses. Computer artwork of synapses, the junctions between the ends (blue, swollen) of two nerve cells (neurons). Nerve cells are responsible for passing information around the central nervous

Blood clot crystals, SEM
Blood clot crystals. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of crystals of albumin from a blood clot. Albumin is the most abundant protein in the blood plasma

Immunoglobulin G antibodies, TEM
Immunoglobulin G antibody molecules, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). IgG is the most abundant human immunoglobulin, and is found in all body fluids

Human antibodies, TEM
Human antibodies (yellow), coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). The Y-shaped structures are molecules of the immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody

Flock house virus particle. Computer artwork of the capsid of the flock house virus (FHV), with proteins represented by coloured blobs

Virus with hands
Virus, conceptual computer artwork. Viruses contain a core of genetic material, either DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) or RNA (ribonucleic acid) surrounded by a protein coat, or capsid

Bluetongue virus particle. Computer artwork of the core particle of the bluetongue virus (BTV), with proteins represented by coloured blobs. The particle measures about 70 nanometres in diameter

Viruses, computer artwork. Viruses contain a core of genetic material, either DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) or RNA (ribonucleic acid) surrounded by a protein coat, or capsid

Parkinsons disease

Vladimir Engelgardt, Soviet biochemist
Vladimir Aleksandrovich Engelgardt (1894-1984), Soviet biochemist and molecular biologist. Engelgardt co-founded Soviet molecular biology

Bacteriophage alpha 3 protein capsid, computer artwork. Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria. Bacteriophage alpha 3 has no outer protein coat

Virus replication cycle, artwork. The cycle starts at upper centre, as virus particles (orange) enter a cell (blue). Once in the cell the viral genetic material, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA, green)

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Biochemistry is the captivating realm where science and life intertwine, revealing the intricate secrets of our existence. As I gaze at the computer screen displaying a mesmerizing human genetic sequence, I am reminded of the boundless potential encoded within each double-stranded RNA molecule. The elegant dance of DNA transcription unfolds before my eyes, its molecular model illuminating the blueprint of life itself. In another corner, caffeine crystals come to life under a light micrograph, reminding us that even in our daily rituals lies an underlying biochemical symphony. The iconic DNA molecule stands tall as a symbol of discovery and progress, thanks to the pioneering work of Watson and Crick who unraveled its mysteries. Isaac Asimov's brilliance shines through as we acknowledge his contributions not only as a renowned US author but also as a biochemist who bridged literature with scientific exploration. Artistic renditions capture the beauty and complexity of metabolic enzymes and secondary structures of proteins, showcasing nature's ingenuity at every turn. The quest for knowledge extends into brain protein research; unlocking these enigmatic molecules could hold answers to understanding neurological disorders that plague humanity. A stunning computer artwork reveals beta DNA segments intertwined with spheres like celestial bodies orbiting their own gravitational pull - an awe-inspiring representation of interconnectedness on both macroscopic and microscopic scales. Amidst it all lies the nucleotide base matrix - an intricate web connecting all living beings across time and space. Biochemistry beckons us to explore this matrix further; deciphering its language holds profound implications for medicine, agriculture, biotechnology, and beyond. In this captivating world where science meets life's building blocks, biochemistry invites us to unravel nature's deepest secrets while inspiring wonderment at every step along this remarkable journey.