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Healing wound, SEM
Healing wound. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a healing wound on the skin. There are red blood cells (erythrocytes) on the skins surface. Keratinocytes (skin cells that contain the protein keratin, centre) are forming a hard protective layer (scab) over the wound. Magnification: x400 when printed at 10 centimetres wide
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Erythrocyte Erythrocytes Healing Injured Injury Keratinocyte Keratinocytes Red Blood Cell Red Blood Cells Scab Skin Surface Wound Cells Condition Disorder False Coloured Health Care
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This print from Science Photo Library showcases the intricate process of healing a wound on the skin. In this false-colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM), we witness the remarkable journey of recovery at a magnification of x400. The image reveals an injured area where red blood cells, known as erythrocytes, gather on the surface of the skin. These resilient cells play a crucial role in delivering oxygen and nutrients to support tissue repair. At the center, keratinocytes take charge by forming a hard protective layer called a scab. These specialized skin cells contain keratin, which adds strength and durability to promote healing. The vibrant colors highlight both the complexity and beauty found within our bodies' regenerative processes. This snapshot offers insight into how our incredible biological machinery responds when faced with injury or trauma. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing scene, it serves as a reminder of medicine's continuous quest to understand and harness nature's innate ability to heal itself. The photograph captures not only an extraordinary moment frozen in time but also represents hope for those facing similar conditions or disorders. Science Photo Library has once again provided us with an awe-inspiring glimpse into the microscopic world that shapes our health care practices and deepens our appreciation for life's resilience.
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