Cell Collection

Histological Diagram of a Mammalian Retina
RAMON Y CAJAL, Santiago (1852-1934). Spanish doctor and histologist, Nobel Prize in 1906. Histological diagram of a mammalian retina. Original drawing by Ramon y Cajal

Cerebellum tissue, light micrograph
Cerebellum tissue. Confocal light micrograph of a section through the cerebellum of the brain. Purkinje cells, a type of neuron (nerve cell), are red

Philosopher in Meditation, 1632 (oil on panel)
XIR267672 Philosopher in Meditation, 1632 (oil on panel) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 28x34 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Nerve and glial cells, light micrograph
Nerve and glial cells, fluorescence light micrograph. These are neural stem cells that have differentiated into neurons (nerve cells, blue) and glial cells (support cells, red)

Lavender pollen grain, SEM
Lavender pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain (yellow) amongst the petal (papilla) cells (purple) of a French lavender (Lavandula dentata) flower

The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127648 The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 129.5x196 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Socrates (c.469-399 BC)

Cell types in the mammalian cerebellum: drawing, 1894, by the Spanish histologist Santiago Ramon y Cajal (1852-1934)
NERVE CELLS, 1894. Cell types in the mammalian cerebellum: drawing, 1894, by the Spanish histologist Santiago Ramon y Cajal (1852-1934)

Science / Evolution
From the simple cell to the giraffe, via the mammoth and the pterodactyl

Irish gentleman in a whisky bar in Dublin prison, 1821
Irish gentleman in Croftons whisky and beer bar in Dublin prison, 1821. Bankrupt Brian Boru with his friends in the taproom drinking with criminals and debtors. The Tap in Sheriffs Prison

T lymphocytes and cancer cell, SEM C001 / 1679
T lymphocytes and cancer cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of T lymphocyte cells (green) attached to a cancer cell

Rolls Royce / Snecma Olympus 593 Mk602 engine in a test cell
Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 Mk602 engine in a test cell. circa 1975. Date: 1975

HeLa cells, light micrograph C017 / 8299
HeLa cells, multiphoton fluorescence micrograph (MFM). The cell nuclei, which contain the cells genetic information, are purple. Microtubules are blue and actin microfilaments are red

Aylesbury Prison 1900
Aylesbury Prison corridor B3 1900 Date: 1900

Uterus lining during menstruation, SEM
Uterus during menstruation. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the lining of the uterus being shed during menstruation

Dicotyledon plant stem, light micrograph
Dicotyledon plant stem. Light micrograph of a longitudinal radial section through a typical dicotyledon stem. The section has passed through a vascular bundle and other stem tissue

Botanik Digitalis purpurea L. Fingerhut 160: 1
Foxglove leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a leaf from a foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) plant, showing its hairs (trichomes)

Liver
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a section through a liver (x 7000), an organ that has over 500 functions in the human body (x 800)

Human cell
Illustration of a highly magnified section through a human cell. Page 8 from Human Biology, 1977

Rough endoplasmic reticulum, TEM
Rough endoplasmic reticulum, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This section shows the rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER, folds, centre), a membranous structure that occurs in cells

Nerve cell. Computer artwork of a nerve cell, also called a neuron. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Castor oil stem, light micrograph
Castor oil stem. Light micrograph of a longitudinal section through the stem of a castor oil (Ricinus communis) plant. At right are large and small parenchyma cells (blue)

Plant cell
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a cell in the root tip of a maize plant, Zea mays. Plant cells are distinct from animal cells in having an additional external envelope

State Penitentiary at Stateville, Joliet, Illinois, USA
Interior view of a cell block at the Illinois State Penitentiary at Stateville, near Joliet, Illinois, USA. The prison was designed using the panopticon principle promoted by Jeremy Bentham

Herpes virus replicating, computer artwork.Viruses are only able to replicate in a host cell.The glycoprotein spikes in the virus envelope(green)

Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of red blood cell
Anatomy, Biology, Blood Clot, Blood Vessel, Cell, Color Image, Fractur, SEM, 85758265

Dendritic cells, artwork. Dendritic cells, a type of white blood cell, are called antigen presenting cells (APCs) and are found in the bodys tissues

Cell structure. Confocal light micrograph of cultured endothelial cells. A fluorescent dye has been used to show the cell structure

Embryonic stem cell and needle, SEM
Embryonic stem cell and needle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an embryonic stem cell (ESC) sitting in the eye of a needle

Salmonella bacteria, SEM
Salmonella bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These Gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria can cause food poisoning when eaten in contaminated food

HeLa cells, light micrograph C017 / 8298
HeLa cells, multiphoton fluorescence micrograph (MFM). The cell nuclei, which contain the cells genetic information, are blue. Golgi bodies, which modify and package proteins, are orange

Cell membrane, artwork C013 / 7467
Computer artwork of a cutaway view of the human cell membrane. The cell Membrane is a complex part of the cell that controls what can get in and out of the cell

Mitosis, light micrograph
Mitosis. Confocal light micrograph of the stages of mitosis (nuclear division) and cytokinesis (cell division). During mitosis the nuclear envelope disintegrates (3rd image) and the chromosomes (blue)

Nerve cells
Immunofluorescent Light Micrograph of neuron cells and astrocytes in mammalian spinal cord. Here, neuron cells stain red: the cell body appears pink

Regenerating nerve cell, TEM
Regenerating nerve cell. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a nerve axon (blue) regenerating within a Schwann cell (light brown)

Myelination of nerve fibres, TEM
Myelination of nerve fibres. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Schwann cells (blue, with brown nuclei) insulating nerve fibres (axons, pink) with a myelin sheath

Blood cells, computer artwork. Red blood cells (red), or erythrocytes, are biconcave disc-shaped cells that are responsible for supplying tissues with oxygen

Coloured SEM of mitochondria in ovarian cells
Mitochondria. Coloured Scanning Electron Micro- graph (SEM) of mitochondria and smooth endoplasmic reticulum in an ovarian granulosa- lutein cell

Pine pollen grains, light micrograph
Pine pollen grains. Light micrograph of a section through winged pollen grains (microspores) from a pine (Pinus sp.) tree

Pine stem, light micrograph
Pine stem. Light micrograph of a section through the stem of a pine (Pinus sp.) tree, showing xylem tissue. The xylem is made up of tracheid cells (light pink)

Lime tree stem, light micrograph
Lime tree stem. Light micrograph of a section through the stem of a lime tree (Tilia europaea). The outer epidermis has been shed and replaced by a layer of cork (dark red)

Cell types, artwork
Cell types. Cutaway artwork with a scale bar (upper right, in micrometres) showing the relative sizes of eukaryotic cells (those containing a nucleus) and prokaryotic cells (those lacking a nucleus)

Dividing yeast cells, SEM
Dividing yeast cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Schizosaccharomyces pombe yeast cells dividing. S. pombe is a single-celled fungus that is studied widely as a model organism for

Dividing yeast cells, SEM
Dividing yeast cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Schizosaccharomyces pombe yeast cells dividing. S. pombe is a single-celled fungus that is studied widely as a model organism for

Bacteria infecting a macrophage, SEM
Bacteria infecting a macrophage. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria (purple) infecting a macrophage white blood cell

Brixton Prison / Mayhew
Female convicts during the silent hour at Brixton Prison, London. All prisoners were required to sit quietly outside their cell

Pentonville Prison Cell
PENTONVILLE A cell in the prison, with a hammock for sleeping and a loom for day-work

Fat cells, TEM
Fat cells. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through fat (adipose) tissue, consisting of fat-storing cells (adipocytes, green) supported by connective tissue

Regenerating nerve cell, TEM
Regenerating nerve cell. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a nerve axon (yellow) regenerating within a Schwann cell (blue). The Schwann cells nucleus is black

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"Exploring the Intricacies of Life: Unveiling the Wonders of Cells" Delving into the microscopic world, a histological diagram of a mammalian retina reveals the intricate structure and organization of cells that enable us to perceive light. The cerebellum tissue, captured in a light micrograph, showcases its complex network of cells responsible for coordinating movement and balance. Intriguingly, even philosophers find solace in contemplating cellular existence. "Philosopher in Meditation, " an oil painting from 1632, reminds us that pondering life's mysteries often leads us back to our fundamental building blocks – cells. Zooming further into this realm, nerve and glial cells come alive under the lens. This captivating light micrograph highlights their vital role in transmitting signals throughout our nervous system. Meanwhile, a lavender pollen grain captured through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) displays nature's exquisite design at the cellular level. The battle against diseases takes center stage as T lymphocytes confront cancer cells in another SEM image. Science and evolution intertwine as we witness these tiny warriors fighting for survival within our bodies. Artistic expressions also shed light on cell significance; "The Death of Socrates, " painted in 1787, serves as a poignant reminder that even great minds are ultimately composed of countless individual cells. Santiago Ramon y Cajal's meticulous drawing from 1894 unveils various cell types within the mammalian cerebellum. His work not only represents scientific progress but also exemplifies how art can aid understanding by visually capturing complexity. Stepping away from biology momentarily, we encounter Rolls Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 Mk602 engine undergoing testing within a controlled environment called a test cell. Here too, precision engineering relies on understanding cellular mechanics to achieve optimal performance. Returning to biological marvels - HeLa cells take center stage under yet another microscope lens. These immortalized human cells have revolutionized medical research, paving the way for countless breakthroughs.