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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

Particle tracks
Subatomic particle tracks. Coloured bubble chamber photograph showing tracks left by subatomic particles from a particle accelerator at CERN, the European particle physics laboratory at Geneva

Bubble chamber photo of sigma particle decay. The sigma lives too briefly to be seen; its presence is deduced from other particles

First observation of omega-minus particle
This historic photograph from the 80-inch (200cm) bubble chamber at the Brookhaven National Laborat- ory shows the first observation of the omega-minus particle

Immunofluorescent LM of neurons & astrocytes
Immunofluorescent Light Micrograph of a network of neurons and astrocyte cells, in brain cortex. In the foreground, nerve fibres of neurons (green) are seen in a fine branching network

Sleeping sickness parasite
Sleeping sickness. Artwork of a trypanosome (Trypanosoma brucei) moving past human red blood cells in the blood. This protozoan is the cause of sleeping sickness (African trypanosomiasis)

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

Iris of the eye, SEM
Iris of the eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the inner surfaces of the iris and adjoining structures in the human eye

Avian flu virus, computer artwork. A virus is a tiny pathogenic particle comprising genetic material enclosed in a protein coat. The coat contains surface proteins (spikes)

Nerve cells
Immunofluorescent Light Micrograph of neuron cells and astrocytes in mammalian spinal cord

Woven fabric, SEM
Woven fabric fibres. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of synthetic fibres woven to form clothes. Nylon and polyester are common synthetic clothing materials

Human blastocyst
Light micrograph of a human blastocyst, an early stage of embryonic development, photographed 4-5 days after fertilisation

Herpes virus replicating

Oxytocin hormone crystals, PLM C016 / 7196
Oxytocin. Polarised light micrograph (PLM) of crystals of the female hormone oxytocin. In women this hormone is secreted naturally by the pituitary gland

Osteoporotic bone, SEM
Osteoporotic bone. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fractured bone tissue from a patient suffering from osteoporosis (brittle bone disease)

Avian flu virus, computer artwork. A virus is a tiny pathogenic particle comprising genetic material enclosed in a protein coat. The coat contains surface proteins (spikes)

Oxytocin crystals, light micrograph
Oxytocin. Polarised light micrograph of crystals of the female hormone oxytocin. In women this hormone is secreted naturally by the pituitary gland

Spiral spore chain of Streptomyces bacteria

Dividing yeast cells, SEM
Dividing yeast cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Schizosaccharomyces pombe yeast cells dividing. S

Coloured TEM of a Salmonella bacterium
Salmonella sp. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a Salmonella sp. bacterium. The cell is rod-shaped with long hair-like flagellae

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

Coloured SEM of a white blood cell (lymphocyte)
Lymphocyte blood cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a lymphocyte, a common type of white blood cell

Nerve cells, SEM
Nerve cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of nerve cells, known as neurones. Nerve cells occur in the brain, spinal cord, and in ganglia

Compound eye of a fly, SEM Z340 / 0698
Compound eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a compound eye from a fruit fly (Drosophila busckii). The eye consists of many rounded lenses known as ommatidia

SEM of section through human skin
Skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of a section through the human skin. The uppermost layers of the skin (pink and red) make up the epidermis

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

Collagen fibres. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through healthy collagen fibres from human skin

Insulin crystals, light micrograph C017 / 8249
Insulin. Polarised light micrograph (PLM) of crystals of the hormone insulin

Chromosome. Computer artwork of a condensed chromosome

Used dental floss, SEM
Used dental floss. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of dental plaque on strands of used dental floss. Plaque consists of a film of bacteria embedded in a glycoprotein matrix

False-colour SEM of retina featuring central fovea
Foveal retina. False-colour scanning electron micrograph of the human retina featuring the central fovea, a crater-like depression in the photosensitive layer of the eye

Bladder infection
Bacterial infection of bladder (cystitis). Colour Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) of the human bladder showing bacterial infection

Sandstone, thin section, polarized LM
Sandstone. Polarised light micrograph of a thin section of sandstone. Sandstone is a type of sedimentary rock, one formed from the deposition over time of small particles of other rocks

E. coli bacterium, TEM
E. coli bacterium. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of an Escherichia coli bacterium in the early stages of binary fission, the process by which the bacterium divides

Morning glory pollen, SEM
Morning glory pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains (orange balls) on the pistil (female reproductive part) of a morning glory flower (Ipomoea sp.)

Particle tracks on geometric patterns
Particle tracks and geometrical patterns. Computer illustration of subatomic particle tracks (white & yellow) and geometrical patterns (pink) on a starfield

Oxytocin hormone crystals, LM C016 / 7195
Oxytocin. Polarised light micrograph of crystals of the female hormone oxytocin. In women this hormone is secreted naturally by the pituitary gland

Red blood cells, SEM
Red blood cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of red blood cells (erythrocytes). Red blood cells are biconcave, disc-shaped cells that transport oxygen from the lungs to body cells

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

E. coli 0157: H7 bacteria
E. coli 0157:H7 bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 bacteria, cause of foodborne illness

False col. SEM of crocidolite fibres
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of fibres of blue asbestos, or crocidolite

Heart muscle, confocal light micrograph
Heart muscle. Confocal light micrograph of a section through cardiac (heart) muscle

Eyelash hairs, SEM
Eyelash hairs and skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of eyelash hairs growing from the surface of human skin

Human sperm cells
Sperm. Computer artwork of human sperm (spermatozoa), the sex cells of the male. Each sperm is about 0.065 millimetres in length

Plant cell mitosis, light micrograph
Plant cell mitosis. Light micrograph of root tip cells from an onion (Allium sp.) undergoing cell division (mitosis)

Red and white blood cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing two types of human blood cells

Coloured SEM of a human hair on the skin
Hair on skin. Coloured Scanning Electron Micro- graph (SEM) of a hair on the surface of human skin. At centre is a shaft of hair (dark grey) which has emerged from a follicle in the skin

False-colour SEM of embryo at the morula stage
Embryo development. False-colour scanning electron micrograph of an embryo at the early stage known as the morula

Alveolus in human lung
Alveolus. False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an alveolus (blue cavity), one of the microscopic air sacs of the lungs

SEM of rod & cone cell of the retina
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of rod and cone cells of the eye retina. Cone cells (blue) and more numerous rod cells (pink, purple) are specialized light-sensitive cells

Starch grains, SEM
Starch grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of starch grains (orange) in a black-eyed pea (Vigna sp.)

Rod-shaped bacteria. Computer artwork of rod- shaped bacteria (bacilli). Typical bacilli are E. coli and Salmonella bacteria, though there are many others as well

Nitrobacter sp bacteria, TEM

Fruit fly, SEM Z340 / 0662
Fruit fly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fruit fly (Drosophila busckii) on a banana. Its compound eyes (red) are seen and its wings are outstretched

Fruit fly, SEM Z340 / 0663
Fruit fly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fruit fly (Drosophila busckii) on a banana. Its compound eyes (red) are seen and its wings are outstretched

Blood clot, SEM P260 / 0123
Blood clot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a blood clot. The red blood cells (erythrocytes) are trapped in filaments of fibrin protein (pink)

Coloured SEM of the feather of a wren
Feather. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of barbs, barbules and barbicels on the feather of a wren, Troglodytes troglodytes

Wine cork, SEM
Wine cork. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a wine cork. The structure of the cells can be seen. Cork is taken from the bark of the cork oak tree (Quercus suber)

Col. SEM of filaments of a tooth brush
Toothbrush. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the filaments of a toothbrush. Magnification: x37 at 6x7cm size. x74 at 8x6ins, x40 at 9x7cm master size

Light bulb filament, SEM
Tungsten light bulb filament, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The heat generated by an electrical current flowing through the filament makes it glow white hot

Colour SEM of red & white blood cells
Blood cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of human blood showing red and white cells. Red blood cells (erythrocytes) have a characteristic biconcave-disc shape and are numerous

Coloured SEM of household dust (allergens)
Household dust. Coloured Scanning Electron Micro- graph (SEM) of a sample of household dust. Dust contains an assortment of substances which can cause asthma or other allergic reactions

Calcareous phytoplankton fossil, SEM Z100 / 0212
Calcareous phytoplankton fossil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fossil of the skeleton (coccosphere) of a coccolithotrope, a small marine algal organism

Coloured SEM of transverse section of compact bone
Compact bone. Coloured scanning electronmicrograph (SEM) of a transverse section ofcompact bone

Synthetic cork, SEM
Synthetic cork. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a plastic wine bottle cork. The air holes within the cork allow it to shrink and expand to fit the bottle neck

Giant chromosomes, light micrograph P657 / 0037
Giant chromosomes. Light micrograph of giant (polytene) chromosomes from a fruit fly (Drosophila busckii)

Foraminiferan fossil, SEM Z110 / 0239
Foraminiferan fossil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the fossilised shell (test) of a foraminiferan

Coloured SEM of the surface of human skin
Human skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of healthy human skin. The scaly appearance is due to the dead outer cells being constantly shed (sloughed off) and replaced

Octopus suckers, SEM C016 / 9672
Octopus suckers. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of suckers on an octopus (order Octopoda) arm

Octopus suckers, SEM C016 / 9669
Octopus suckers. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of suckers on an octopus (order Octopoda) arm

Oxytocin hormone crystals, PLM C016 / 7199
Oxytocin. Polarised light micrograph (PLM) of crystals of the female hormone oxytocin. In women this hormone is secreted naturally by the pituitary gland

Octopus suckers, SEM C016 / 9671
Octopus suckers. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of suckers on an octopus (order Octopoda) arm

Synapse, SEM C018 / 0122
Synapse. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neuromuscular junction showing a motor neurone (vertical line) terminating on skeletal muscle fibres (across bottom frame)

Synapse, SEM
Synapse. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neuromuscular junction showing a motor neurone (green) terminating on skeletal muscle fibres (orange)

Salt crystal, light micrograph
Salt. Polarised light micrograph of a crystal of sodium chloride, the common salt

Testosterone hormone, light micrograph C015 / 6787
Testosterone hormone. Polarised light micrograph of crystals of the male sex hormone testosterone

Insulin crystals, light micrograph C017 / 8246
Insulin. Polarised light micrograph (PLM) of crystals of the hormone insulin

Blue green algae stigonema, LM C013 / 5286
Light micrograph using differential interference contrast microscopy (DIC) of the filamentous blue-green algae (group name Cyanophycophyta), called stigonema

Bog moss, SEM
Bog moss. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bog moss (Sphagnum sp.). Magnification: x350 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

SEM of daisy pollen B786 / 0524
Daisy pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains of a common Daisy (Bellis perennis). The outer wall (exine) has many small spiky projections

Coloured SEM of sunflower pollen grains
Pollen grains. Coloured Scanning Electron Micro- graph of pollen grains of the sunflower, Helianthus annuus. Pollen grain size, shape and surface texture differ from one plant species to another

Petal papillae, SEM
Petal papillae. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of papillae on the surface of a cultivated primrose (Primula obconica) petal. Papillae are projections from epidermal cells

Reflective belt material
Light micrograph in interference contrast illumination of a reflective material used in safety clothing

Crystals of silver on copper wire
Light micrograph in incident illumination of crystalline silver deposited on a copper wire. Copper wire is suspended in a solution of silver nitrate

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"Exploring the unseen wonders of the microscopic world: from particle tracks to intricate tissues and beyond. " "Unveiling the hidden beauty within: a closer look at cerebellum tissue through a mesmerizing light micrograph. " "A captivating glimpse into the mysteries of subatomic particles: behold the bubble chamber photo capturing sigma particle decay. " "The groundbreaking moment in science history: witness the first observation of omega-minus particle, forever changing our understanding of matter. " "Awe-inspiring beginnings: marvel at the intricate structure of a human blastocyst, where life takes its first steps. " "Diving deep into neural networks: an illuminating immunofluorescent LM reveals stunning neurons and astrocytes in all their glory. " "Unraveling nature's cycle within us: witness the uterus lining during menstruation, as seen through SEM imaging - a fascinating display of renewal and change. " "Peering into viral threats that loom above us all: explore avian flu virus up close, revealing its complex structure and potential dangers it holds. " "The crystalline beauty behind love and bonding: discover oxytocin hormone crystals under PLM C016 / 7196 microscopy - nature's secret ingredient for connection. " "A tapestry woven by nature itself: delve into intricately detailed fabric structures captured through SEM imaging - artistry on a microscopic scale. " "Glimpsing into windows to our souls with breathtaking precision: explore the iris of an eye like never before, revealing unique patterns that make each person truly one-of-a-kind. " "Revealing fragility beneath strength: examine osteoporotic bone under SEM, shedding light on this silent disease affecting millions worldwide.