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Photographic Print : Neutrophil engulfing MRSA, SEM C018 / 8596
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Neutrophil engulfing MRSA, SEM C018 / 8596
Neutrophil engulfing MRSA. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil white blood cell (green) engulfing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA, pink). This process is called phagocytosis. MRSA is a round (coccus) Gram positive bacterium that is resistant to many commonly prescribed antibiotics. Neutrophils are the most abundant white blood cell and are part of the bodys immune system
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© National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)/NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Bacteria Bacterial Bacterium Cocci Coccus Destroying Engulfing Gram Positive Granulocyte Immune Response Immune System Immunity Immunological Immunology Leucocyte Leukocyte Methicillin Resistant Micro Organism Microbe Microbiology Microorganism Mrsa Neutrophil Pathogenic Phagocytosing Phagocytosis Polymorphonuclear Leukocyte Round Staphylococcus Aureus White Blood Cell Microbiological Pathogen
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Discover the intricacies of the human immune system with our captivating selection of photographic prints from Media Storehouse. This image, "Neutrophil engulfing MRSA, SEM C018 / 8596," captures the stunning detail of a neutrophil white blood cell in action. Witness the dynamic process of a neutrophil (green) engulfing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA, pink) in this coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)/National Institutes of Health/Science Photo Library. Bring the wonders of science into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade prints.
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This print showcases the incredible power of our body's immune system in action. In this colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM), we witness a remarkable event known as phagocytosis, where a neutrophil white blood cell devours methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA). The black background intensifies the drama unfolding before our eyes. MRSA, depicted in pink, is a formidable round Gram-positive bacterium that has developed resistance against numerous antibiotics. However, it stands no chance against the relentless neutrophils - green warriors of our immune system. Neutrophils are abundant and play an essential role in defending our bodies from harmful pathogens. The image captures the precise moment when the neutrophil engulfs MRSA through its process of phagocytosis. This immunological phenomenon demonstrates how these microscopic defenders engulf and destroy invading microbes to maintain our health and well-being. With its detailed focus on biological structures, this SEM offers valuable insights into microbiology and immunology research. It highlights both the beauty and complexity of these tiny organisms that constantly challenge us with their adaptability. This powerful photograph serves as a reminder of the ongoing battle between humans and pathogenic bacteria like MRSA. It also emphasizes the importance of continued scientific exploration to combat antibiotic resistance effectively.
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