Genetics 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 molecule. 3D-computer artwork of a space filling molecular model of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

X and Y chromosomes, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Humans have 46 chromosomes in total: 23 inherited from the mother and 23 from the father

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

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

DNA molecule. Computer artwork of a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) with the chemical formulas of its components. DNA is composed of two sugar-phosphate backbones (blue)

Watson and Crick, DNA discovers
Watson and Crick. Caricature of the molecular biologists and discoverers of the structure of DNA James Watson (born 1928, left) and Francis Crick (1916-2004), with their model of a DNA molecule

Richard Dawkins, British science writer
Richard Dawkins. Caricature of the British ethnologist, evolutionary biologist and controversial author Richard Dawkins (born 1941) holding one of his books

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

C. elegans worms, light micrograph
C. elegans worms. Confocal laser scanning micrograph of Caenorhabditis elegans worms. Neurons (nerve cells) are green and the digestive tract is red. C

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)

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

C. elegans worms, light micrograph
C. elegans worms. Differential interference contrast micrograph of an adult Caenorhabditis elegans worm (centre) surrounded by C. elegans larvae hatching from eggs

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

DNA molecule, artwork
DNA molecule. Computer artwork of a double stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule amongst clouds of swirling gas. DNA is composed of two strands twisted into a double helix

Bacterial ribosome. Computer model showing the secondary structure of a 30S (small) ribosomal sub-unit from the bacteria Thermus thermophilus

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

Stem cells, SEM
Stem cells, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Stem cells can differentiate into any other cell type. There are three main types of mammalian stem cell: embryonic stem cells

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)

King cheetah coat. The king cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) has a different coat pattern to most other cheetahs, despite being of the same species

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

Rosalind Franklin, British chemist
Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958), British chemist and X-ray crystallographer, holding a model of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

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

RNA-editing enzyme, molecular model
RNA-editing enzyme. Molecular model of a left-handed, RNA double helix (Z-RNA, centre) bound by the Z alpha domain of the human RNA-editing enzyme ADAR1 (double-stranded RNA adenosine deaminase)

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)

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)

Chromosome. Computer artwork of a condensed chromosome. Chromosomes, which consist of two identical chromatids joined at a centromere (centre)

Dividing cells. Computer artwork of a spiral of cells during mitosis (nuclear division). During mitosis two daughter nuclei are formed from one parent nucleus

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

Square tomato. Conceptual image of a tomato that has a cuboid shape. This could represent a tomato that has been genetically modified to form this shape to allow more efficient packaging

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

DNA Double Helix with Autoradiograph
Conceptual computer illustration of the DNA double helix together with a graphic representation of an autoradiograph display

John Maynard Smith, caricature
John Maynard Smith (1920-2004). Caricature of the British biologist John Maynard Smith. Maynard Smith studied engineering at Cambridge

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

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

Nikolai Dubinin, Russian geneticist
Nikolai Petrovich Dubinin (1907-1998), Russian geneticist, examining microscope slides in a laboratory. Dubinin was one of the founding members of the Cytology

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

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"Unlocking the Secrets of Life: Exploring the Fascinating World of Genetics" From the intricate DNA molecule to the X and Y chromosomes, a captivating field that unravels the blueprint of life. As we peer into a computer screen displaying a human genetic sequence, we witness the complexity encoded within our very cells. The double-stranded RNA molecule serves as a messenger, carrying vital information for DNA transcription. Molecular models illustrate how this process shapes our traits and characteristics. It was through their groundbreaking work that Watson and Crick discovered the structure of DNA, forever changing our understanding of genetics. Richard Dawkins, an esteemed British science writer, has played an influential role in popularizing genetics among masses. His insightful writings have shed light on evolutionary biology and its connection to our genetic makeup. Intriguingly captured by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), an embryonic stem cell alongside a needle reminds us of the immense potential held within these tiny building blocks. Mitosis comes alive under a light micrograph, showcasing how cells divide and multiply with precision. Computer artwork depicting beta DNA segments interlaced with spheres hints at ongoing research pushing boundaries in genetic engineering. The nucleotide base matrix acts as a foundation for decoding genetic information - each letter representing crucial instructions embedded within our genes. Genetics holds endless possibilities - from unraveling hereditary diseases to designing personalized medicine based on individual genomes. With every discovery made in this ever-evolving field, humanity inches closer towards harnessing nature's codebook for better health and understanding ourselves more deeply than ever before.