Coloured TEM of rhinoviruses, cause of common cold
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Coloured TEM of rhinoviruses, cause of common cold
False-colour transmission electron micrograph of a group of rhinoviruses. The rhinovirus is one of the causes of the common cold, as well as other respiratory disease. It belongs in the Picornaviridae family, a group of small icosahedral viruses, 22 nanometres in diameter, which are sub-grouped according to their acid sensitivity. The genus rhinovirus is adapted to low temperatures but cannot invade the gut since it is inactivated by moderately acid conditions. The virus is spread readily in droplets produced by talking, coughing and sneezing. Magnification: x70, 000 at 6x4.5cm size
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Rhinovirus Virology Viruses Micro Biology Virus
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This print showcases a false-colour transmission electron micrograph of rhinoviruses, the notorious culprits behind the common cold. Belonging to the Picornaviridae family, these tiny icosahedral viruses measure a mere 22 nanometres in diameter. Grouped based on their acid sensitivity, rhinoviruses have adapted to thrive in low temperatures but are unable to invade the gut due to their vulnerability to moderately acidic conditions. The image reveals an intricate arrangement of these minuscule viruses, providing a glimpse into their complex structure and composition. With a magnification of x70,000 at a size of 6x4.5cm, this print allows us to appreciate the remarkable details that lie within our invisible adversaries. Rhinoviruses spread with ease through droplets released during everyday activities such as talking, coughing, and sneezing. Their ability to transmit from person to person makes them highly contagious and responsible for not only the common cold but also various respiratory diseases. As we delve into the realm of virology and microbiology through this photograph, it serves as a reminder of how something so small can have such significant impacts on human health. Science Photo Library has captured both the beauty and complexity of these microscopic organisms while shedding light on our ongoing battle against viral infections like rhinovirus-induced illnesses.
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