Strain Collection (#7)

Global flu pandemic, artwork
Global flu pandemic. Computer artwork of a globe within an influenza (flu) A virus particle, representing a global flu pandemic

Swine flu pandemic, conceptual image
Swine flu pandemic, conceptual computer artwork. The Earth (green) is sandwiched between two H1N1 influenza (flu) A virus particles (virions, orange)

Swine flu, conceptual image
Swine flu, conceptual computer artwork. Pig and an H1N1 influenza (flu) A virus particle (virion)

H1N1 flu virus particles, artwork
H1N1 flu virus particles. Computer artwork of H1N1 influenza (flu) A virus particles (virions). In each particles lipid envelope are two types of protein spike, haemagglutinin (H)

Flu virus particles, artwork
Flu virus particles. Computer artwork of influenza (flu) A virus particles (virions). Each virus consists of a core of RNA (ribonucleic acid) genetic material surrounded by a protein coat (pink)

2009 H1N1 swine flu virus, TEM
H1N1 swine flu virus. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of swine influenza (flu) virus particles (virions) from the April 2009 outbreak, which originated in Mexico City, Mexico

Swine flu virus particle, artwork
Swine flu virus particle. Computer artwork of a swine influenza (flu) virus particle. At the core of the virus is RNA (ribonucleic acid, orange) genetic material

H1N1 1918 influenza virus, TEM
H1N1 1918 influenza virus particles, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). These virus particles (virions) have been recreated from the influenza (flu)

H1N1 1976 swine flu virus, TEM
Swine flu virus. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of swine influenza (flu) virus particles (virions) from the 1976 New Jersey, USA, outbreak

Abdominal pain, conceptual artwork. Men with twisted abdomens, representing the pain caused by intestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or crohns disease

Shoulder pain, conceptual artwork
Shoulder pain. Conceptual computer artwork showing pain (represented as the red area) in the shoulders. The bones (white) of the upper torso and neck are shown within an outline (blue)

H1N1 flu virus particles, SEM
H1N1 flu virus particles (virions, orange) on a cell (green), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is the Neurotrophic Wilson-Smith (NWS) strain of an influenza A virus subtype H1N1

Mycobacterium bovis, TEM
Mycobacterium bovis. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a group of M. bovis bacteria. It is a Gram-positive, aerobic, non- motile bacterium. M. bovis is a variant of M

Tuberculosis vaccine bacteria, SEM
Tuberculosis vaccine bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the Gram-positive rod-shaped (bacillus) Mycobacterium bovis bacteria

S. maltophilia bacteria, TEM
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia bacteria, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This aerobic Gram-negative bacterium, previously known as Pseudomonas maltophilia

Fractured bolts. Close-up of the ends of a number of threaded steel rods, showing where they have snapped, due to the application of excessive stress

Coal Merchant, showing a classic example of a leather back support, which enabled such potentially heavy and awkward loads to be transported

Cholera in Egypt
Scene in the courtyard of a house in Cairo. The patients were laid in the courtyard partly because of the cooler temperatures and also because the occupants were afraid of infection

German Shepherd Beowulf

A caver in Easegill Caverns in the Yorkshire Dales, UK
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Tug O War / Fortune Mag
One of a Tug o War team taking the strain

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"Strain: A Captivating Exploration of Physical and Emotional Turmoil" Running injuries, conceptual artwork: In the race against time, our bodies can sometimes bear the strain of our ambitions. Body pain, artwork: Every ache and twinge tells a story of resilience and endurance in the face of physical strain. German Shepherd Horand: Even the strongest creatures can experience strain; their determination to protect often comes at a cost. Lower back pain, conceptual artwork: The weight we carry on our shoulders can manifest as an invisible burden that strains us from within. Upper back pain, conceptual artwork: As life's pressures mount upon us, they settle heavily upon our backs like an unwelcome guest causing strain. Flu virus particle, artwork F008 / 3245: Tiny but mighty, these microscopic invaders put immense strain on our immune systems as they wage war within us. Calculating Horse Power / W H Robinson: Straining every muscle and sinew to harness raw power is a testament to human ingenuity and ambition. Neck pain, conceptual artwork: The tension that grips our necks reflects the emotional burdens we carry—a silent reminder of unseen strains endured daily. A caver in Kingsdale master cave, Yorkshire Dales, UK (repeated twice): Exploring uncharted depths tests not only physical strength but also mental fortitude as one navigates through dark tunnels under tremendous strain. Australian General Electric Advertisement: More and more married men are taking up weightlifting. Out of the nine weightlifters who push their limits, Their muscles bulge with strength, Their sweat dripping with determination, Each rep represents another moment where they defy mediocrity, Straining for greatness amidst their busy lives.