Exelentes imagenes artisticas de Biologia Celular, para los que estudian medicina mas o menos van a saber de que se trata y para los que no igual los colores y diseños de la naturaleza estan buenos. Disfruten
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Inner ear

Section through a region of the inner ear called the vestibular organ. It is part of a complex arrangement of tubes and chambers that work together to enable us to keep our balance. As our heads move, fluid flows over the hair bundles (red) pushing them backwards and forwards. The nerves (green) connected to the base of the hair cells then send messages to the brain. By interpreting these movements the brain enables us to make any compensating movements and so keep our balance. The cell nuclei are stained blue.
Confocal micrograph by Dawn Davies.



Colon cancer

Human colon cancer cells in culture. Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in Britain. People are more likely to develop this cancer if they eat a diet high in animal fats.
Colour-enhanced scanning electron micrograph by Annie Cavanagh and Dave McCarthy.



Mouth bacteria

Good gums, healthy heart. This is a colony of just one of the thousands of different types of bacterium found in the mouth. It is called Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans and is one of the causes of gum disease. Not only does gum disease put teeth at risk, but it has also been linked with certain kinds of heart disease. The star-shaped pattern within the colony is typical of these bacteria when grown under suitable conditions.
Light micrograph by Derren Ready.



Teasel flower bud

Teasels are thistle-like wild flowers that have long been used in traditional herbal medicine. Teasel root tea was once used to stimulate the appetite, reduce fluid retention and help some liver complaints. Bruised roots were used in an ointment to treat warts, and teasels were even used to ward off witches. The complex pattern seen in this teasel bud is controlled by the same family of genes that controls the layout not only of all flowers, but also of all animal and human bodies as well.
Light micrograph by Spike Walker.



Goblet cell

Goblet cells are packed full of mucous globules (blue), which they release to provide lubrication and protection to the inner surfaces of the intestine and the respiratory system, among others. The mucous globules are condensed inside the goblet cell but expand hugely once they are released, absorbing water within 20 milliseconds. This rapid release occurs in response to many different stimuli and allows the mucus to get to work instantly.
Colour-enhanced transmission electron micrograph by Derek Penman.



Collagen fibril

A collagen fibril forming in a test-tube from a solution of purified collagen protein. The new molecules arrange themselves at the tip of the fibril in a very organised way. The result of the precise alignment of the individual collagen molecules is the typical pattern of light and dark bands across the fibril. This self-assembly is a naturally occurring process like those exploited in various forms of nanotechnology. Collagen forms the basis of a lot of the connective tissue in the body and is becoming increasingly popular as a cosmetic treatment for filling out wrinkles, lips and old scars.
Colour-enhanced transmission electron micrograph by Rob Young.



Branching brain cells

These specialised cells named Purkinje cells (red) are found in a part of the brain called the cerebellum. They send out vast numbers of branches that make connections with other cells in the cerebellum. This part of the brain coordinates your voluntary movements and keeps you oriented in space. It also plays a part in learning physical skills – such as riding a bike or playing the piano.
Confocal micrograph by Ludovic Collin.



Stem cell

Human embryonic stem cell (gold) growing on a layer of supporting cells (fibroblasts). Stem cells are derived from very early embryos and can be either grown to stay in their original state or triggered to form almost any type of human cell. The fibroblasts provide special factors that maintain the stem cells in their original state. The stem cell appears to be grasped by the underlying fibroblast. Stem cell research could lead to cures for many diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and diabetes, where cells are damaged or absent.
Colour-enhanced scanning electron micrograph by Annie Cavanagh and Dave McCarthy.
Stem cells were grown by Jessica Cooke in Stephen Minger's labs at King's College London.



Cancer cell

Inside the heart of a cancer cell. This cell originates from a squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. The cell has been frozen and split open to reveal its nucleus (central red area). The nucleus of the cell holds the DNA, where mutations build up, resulting in the uncontrolled growth of the cancer.
Colour-enhanced scanning electron micrograph by Anne Weston.



Crystals of urea

Urea is produced in the liver to remove toxic ammonia from the body. Urea travels in the blood to the kidneys where it is excreted via the bladder in the urine.
Polarised light micrograph by Spike Walker.


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