Genetic Collection

Computer screen showing a human genetic sequence
DNA sequencing. Computer screen showing a sequence of base pairs forming part of the human genetic code. The three billion base pairs that form the genetic code of human DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

DNA transcription, molecular model. Secondary structure of the enzyme RNA polymerase II synthesising a mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid, lilac) strand from a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Double-stranded RNA molecule. Computer model of the structure of double-stranded RNA (ribonucleic acid). The majority of RNA in a cell is in the single-stranded form

Leopard (Panthera pardus) black panther melanistic phase, adult, resting on log, captive

DNA molecule, computer artwork. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is composed of two strands twisted into a double helix. Each strand consists of a sugar-phosphate backbone attached to nucleotide bases

Poster demonstrating Mendels Law in Guinea Pigs (colour litho)
HMB306163 Poster demonstrating Mendels Law in Guinea Pigs (colour litho) by German School; 147x100 cm; Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin

Computer artwork of a beta DNA segment and spheres
DNA molecule. Computer artwork of part of a strand of beta DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) seen on a background of spheres. The spheres may represent bacteria

Nucleotide base matrix. Computer artwork depicting a matrix of nucleotide bases: adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G) and thymine (T)

DNA molecule, computer model
DNA molecule. Computer artwork of the molecular structure of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). The DNA molecule is composed of two strands twisted into a double helix

Nucleosome molecule, computer model. A nucleosome is a subunit of chromatin, the substance that forms chromosomes. It consists of a short length of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

DNA molecule, abstract image
DNA molecule. Abstract computer artwork of a view along the inside of a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). DNA contains sections called genes that encode the bodys genetic information

DNA nucleosome, molecular model
DNA nucleosome. Molecular model of a nucleosome, the fundamental repeating unit used to package DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) inside cell nuclei

Cell division, fluorescent micrograph
Cell division. Immunofluorescent light micrograph of a human epithelial cell (centre) during the late anaphase stage of mitosis

HIV reverse transcription enzyme. Molecular models of the reverse transcriptase enzyme found in HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus)

Scanning electron micrograph of a human T cell
Scanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor

Gregor Mendel, Austrian botanist
Gregor Johann Mendel (1822-1884), Austrian botanist and founder of genetics. Mendel, the abbot of an abbey in Brno, carried out breeding experiments with pea plants (held in hand)

RNA binding protein and mRNA complex. Computer model showing the molecular structure of Poly(A)-binding protein (PABP, orange-green) bound to a polyadenylate mRNA (messenger RNA)

Mendels peas. Historical artwork of the peas (Pisum sp.) used by Gregor Mendel (1822-1884) in his experiments into heredity. He cross-bred peas that produced yellow (A) and green (B) peas

Fruit fly, SEM Z340 / 0699
Fruit fly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a fruit fly (Drosophila busckii). Its two compound eyes (red) are seen on either side of the head

Zinc fingers bound to a DNA strand, molecular model. The double helix of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, red and yellow) is seen here with two Zif268 proteins (blue and green)

Cystic fibrosis. Light micrograph of a section through a bronchus (airway) of the lungs in a case of cystic fibrosis (mucoviscidosis)

Anti-cancer drug binding to DNA, AFM
Drug-DNA complexes. Coloured atomic force micrograph (AFM) of plasmids (blue) of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) bound to the anti-cancer drug ditercalinium

DNA autoradiogram, artwork. Autoradiograms show the order of nucleotide bases (basic building blocks) in a sample of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Computer artwork of DNA replication
DNA replication. Computer artwork depicting DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) replication. This segment of DNA is being " unzipped" to form a Y-shaped replication fork

Cell division, fluorescent micrograph
Cell division. Immunofluorescent light micrograph of a human epithelial cell (centre) during the interphase stage of mitosis

Grapevine genome sequencing. Data from a gelelectrophoresis experiment to sequence the PinotNoir grape ( Vitis sp. ) genome

Full set of male chromosomes, SEM
Set of human chromosomes, coloured scanning election micrograph (SEM). Chromosomes are a packaged form of the genetic material deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Fruit fly, SEM Z340 / 0700
Fruit fly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a fruit fly (Drosophila busckii). Its two compound eyes (red) are seen on either side of the head

Z-DNA tetramer molecule C015 / 6557
Z-DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) tetramer, molecular model. DNA is composed of two strands twisted into a double helix. This is a tetramer of the molecule, containing four strands

Roots of Thale cress plant, Arabidopsis thaliana
Root genetics research. Roots of the Thale cress plant, Arabidopsis thaliana, growing in a culture medium. The roots have fine root hairs growing horizontally out of them

Cultured cress plant
Plant genetics research. Thale cress plants, Arabidopsis thaliana, growing in a culture medium. The roots (lower frame) have fine root hairs growing horizontally out of them

Electrophoresis of RNA
Liver RNA. Electrophoresis gel containing RNA (ribonucleic acid) isolated from liver tissue. The RNA molecules (white bands) are being observed under ultraviolet light

Shared DNA in humans and chimps, art
Shared DNA between humans and chimps, conceptual artwork. The humans look surprised to see the chimp so close to them in the double helix of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Mitochondrial DNA. Computer artwork of the genetic material (DNA, deoxyribonucleic acid) found in the cell structures called mitochondria

DNA analysis, negative image. Graphs showing the results of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) sequencing. A DNA molecule consists of two sugar-phosphate backbones, arranged as a double helix

Human chromosomes, SEM C013 / 5002
Human chromosomes. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of human chromosomes prepared with the harlequin staining technique

Picture No. 12479753
Microinjection of Zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos Date:

Fragil Leaves
Glass jar with green plants balancing on a stack of shards, creative spring concept. Dina Belenko

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North America, Canada, British Columbia, Princess Royal Island. Kermode (Spirit) Bear. Date: 22/10/2005

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North America, Canada, British Columbia, Princess Royal Island. Kermode (Spirit) Bear. Date: 22/10/2005

DDE-90028006
North America, Canada, British Columbia, Princess Royal Island. Kermode (Spirit) Bear. Date: 22/10/2005

DDE-90028004
North America, Canada, British Columbia, Princess Royal Island. Kermode (Spirit) Bear. Date: 22/10/2005

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North America, Canada, British Columbia, Princess Royal Island. Kermode (Spirit) Bear. Date: 22/10/2005

Poster demonstrating Mendels Law in Cattle (colour litho)
HMB306162 Poster demonstrating Mendels Law in Cattle (colour litho) by German School; 143x101 cm; Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin

Poster demonstrating Mendels Law in Chickens (colour litho)
HMB306161 Poster demonstrating Mendels Law in Chickens (colour litho) by German School; Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin, Germany; (add.info)

Portrait of Gregor Johann Mendel (b / w photo)
XEE4071019 Portrait of Gregor Johann Mendel (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster of Cepea Snails (colour litho)
HMB306160 Poster of Cepea Snails (colour litho) by German School; 150x110 cm; Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin, Germany; (add.info)

GIANT FRUIT
Thanks to genetic engineering, fruit and vegetables will be much bigger in the future... Date: 1919

Leucistic white lions (Panthera leo krugeri) male and juveniles, Captive

Picture No. 12479765
Zebrafish, Danio rerio, fry on aquarium. Since Date:

TFAM transcription factor bound to DNA C015 / 7059
TFAM transcription factor bound to DNA, molecular model. Human mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM, green) bound to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, blue and pink)

Insulin production plant C017 / 9435
Insulin production plant. Worker in the reactor room of a factory producing genetically engineered insulin. Photographed at the Novouralsk Medsintez Plant, Novouralsk, Sverdlov Oblast, Russia

DNA by tunnelling microscope
False-colour scanning tunnelling micrograph (STM) of DNA. A sample of uncoated, double-stranded DNA was dissolved in a salt solution & deposited on graphite prior to being imaged in air by the STM

Pink Salmon Struggling To Return To Their Spawning Stream To Lay Their Eggs; British Columbia, Canada

DNA. Deoxyribonucleic acid, model

Scanning electron micrograph of HIV particles infecting a human H9 T cell

Coxiella burnetii, the bacteria that causes Q Fever. A dry fracture of a Vero cell exposing the contents of a vacuole where Coxiella burnetii are busy growing

Microscopic view of DNA

Gel electrophoresis chamber

Genetically-modified pollen grains
Genetically-modified pollen. Conceptual composite image of a coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of maize pollen grains (Zea mays) labelled with biohazard symbols

Male sex chromosomes, SEM
Male sex chromosomes. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of human X (centre) and Y (upper left) sex chromosomes. Each chromosome has replic- ated to form two identical strands (chromatids)

Female liger in a zoo C015 / 6814
Ligress. A female liger (ligress) seen at a zoo. A liger is a hybrid cross between a male lion (Panthera leo) and a female tiger (Panthera tigris)

White tiger mother and cub C017 / 8287
White tiger. A mother white tiger licking its cub. White tigers are rare genetic variants of the Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) in which the orange pigment, pheomelanin, is not produced

Albino badger C015 / 6381
Albino badger on a garden lawn. European badgers (Meles meles) are relatively large mammals found in most areas of mainland Europe. Photographed in Beaminster, Dorset, UK, in November

Zebra fish embryo, SEM C013 / 9587
Zebra fish embryo. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the embryo of a zebrafish (Danio rerio), showing its eyes either side of its large open mouth (centre)

Male Human Sex Chromosomes X and Y SEM C013 / 5127
Male Human Sex Chromosomes X and Y (Pair 23), scanning electron micrograph (SEM). There are 23 pairs of chromosomes in most normal human cells

Synthetic Mycoplasma bacteria, SEM C013 / 4777
Synthetic Mycoplasma bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Mycoplasma mycoides JCVI-syn1.0 cells. This was the first self-replicating bacterium controlled by a synthetic genome

C. elegans worm
Caenorhabditis elegans nematode worm, light micrograph. This soil-dwelling hermaphrodite nematode worm is one of the most studied animals in biological and genetic research

Human genetic engineering. Conceptual computer artwork representing the genetic engineering of humans. Sperm cells labelled with bar codes are seen

DNA autoradiogram and face
MODEL RELEASED. DNA autoradiogram. Computer artwork of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) autoradiogram superimposed over a womans face

DNA electrophoresis gels, artwork
DNA electrophoresis. Computer artwork of agarose electrophoresis gels. Each gel reveals different fragments of DNA. The fragments are separated by applying an electric current across the gel

Yeast protein interaction map
Yeast protein map showing relationships between proteins in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Each dot represents one of the proteins found in this single-celled fungus

View of microtubes, pipette & DNA sequence
DNA research. View of a pipettor tip (lower left) and microtubes in a rack on top of a DNA sequence. The DNA sequence which is also known as an autoradiogram

DNA fingerprints. The photo shows an X-ray (or autoradiograph) of bands of DNA produced by the technique of electrophoresis in an agarose gel

Genetic security. Conceptual computer artwork of a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) locked inside a padlock. This may represent the protection of an individuals genetic code from exploitation

DNA, computer artwork. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) consists of two strands (yellow) of sugar phosphates forming a double helix

Nude jigsaw
DNA jigsaw. Conceptual computer artwork of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule formed by pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. This could represent piecing together information about DNA

Genetic sequence. Printout of the genetic code of a single strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). DNA normally comprises two spiralling paired strands of sugar phosphates that are linked by

Samples of DNA being loaded onto an agarose gel
MODEL RELEASED. DNA electrophoresis. Researcher loads a sample of DNA (DeoxyriboNucleic Acid) into an agarose gel for separation by electrophoresis

DNA fingerprinting used to analyse family relationships. The photo shows an X-ray (or autoradiograph) of bands of DNA produced by the technique of electrophoresis in an agarose gel

Leucistic european robin (Erithracus rubecula) perched on a rock. Leucism is a condition characterized by reduced pigmentation in animals and humans

Gregor Mendel, caricature
Gregor Mendel (1822-1884). Caricature of the Austrian botanist and founder of genetics Gregor Johann Mendel. Mendel, the abbot of an abbey in Brno, Austria

Researcher uses pipette in lab

Red blood cells on an agar plate are used to diagnose infection. The plate on the left shows a positive staphyloccus infection

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"Unlocking the Secrets: Exploring the Fascinating World of Genetics" In this captivating journey, we delve into the intricate realm of genetics, where computer screens display mesmerizing human genetic sequences. The double-stranded RNA molecule stands as a testament to the complex nature of our genetic makeup. Witness DNA transcription in action through a stunning molecular model, unraveling the process that shapes our very existence. Amidst this exploration, an elegant leopard in its melanistic phase rests gracefully on a log, reminding us of the diversity and beauty found within genes. Computer artwork showcases a beta DNA segment surrounded by spheres, symbolizing both innovation and interconnectedness within our genetic code. The nucleotide base matrix unveils patterns that hold profound significance in understanding hereditary traits. As we peer into abstract images of DNA molecules, we are reminded of their remarkable structure and infinite possibilities they hold for life itself. The intricacies continue with the visualization of nucleosome molecules – tiny structures that play a crucial role in organizing our genetic material. Amidst these wonders lies an HIV reverse transcription enzyme; it serves as a stark reminder of how they can shape not only life but also disease. Yet even amidst challenges, there is hope as scientists tirelessly work to decipher these complexities and find solutions. Ultimately, this captivating journey through various facets of genetics leaves us awestruck by its elegance and complexity. It reminds us that every living being carries within them an extraordinary story written in their DNA – an ancient language connecting all forms of life on Earth.