Disease Collection (page 100)

Mouth cancer cell, SEM C014 / 1459
Mouth cancer cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a squamous cell carcinoma (cancer) cell from a human mouth

Dividing cancer cell, SEM C014 / 0362
Dividing cancer cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a colorectal cancer cell undergoing mitosis (nuclear division) and splitting into two daughter cells (left and right)

Bombyx mori densovirus 1 capsid
Bombyx mori densovirus 1 (BmDNV-1), molecular model. This virus infects crustaceans and insects, especially the silkworm (Bombyx mori)

Sugar crystals, light micrograph C014 / 2643
Sugar. Polarised light micrograph of crystals of sucrose, or sugar. Vertical object size 1.2mm

E. coli bacteria, SEM C014 / 0386
E. coli bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria (rod-shaped) found in a urine sample from a patient with a urinary tract infection (UTI)

Hepatitis B virus capsid, molcular model
Hepatitis B virus capsid, molecular model. This virus, transmitted through infected bodily fluids or blood, causes the disease hepatitis B in humans, leading to acute liver inflammation

Simian rotavirus capsid, molecular model. This virus is named for its ability to infect the higher primates (simians). Rotaviruses, transmitted by faecal-oral contact

Tuberculosis X-ray diagnosis
MODEL RELEASED. Tuberculosis (TB) X-ray diagnosis. Close-up of an X-ray of a patients lungs being examined by medical personnel for signs of TB

Poliovirus type 3 capsid, molecular model. This enterovirus causes poliomyelitis (polio) in humans, which affects the nervous system, sometimes leading to paralysis

Beta-amyloid peptide molecule, artwork C014 / 2657
Molecular ribbon representation of the beta-amyloid peptide. The amyloid fibrillar form is the primary component of amyloid plaques found in the brains of Alzheimers disease patients

Urine diabetes test C014 / 1230
MODEL RELEASED. Urine diabetes test. Woman using a urine self-test for diabetes. This test detects the levels of glucose and ketone in the urine

Epstein-Barr virus protein bound to DNA C014 / 0875
Epstein-Barr virus protein bound to DNA. Computer model showing a molecule of Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen 1 (EBNA1) bound to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Small bowel obstruction, X-ray C014 / 1819
Small bowel obstruction. Coloured X-ray of the abdomen of a 77 year old male patient with a small bowel obstruction and gallstones (spheres at top left). The white areas are gas-filled bowel loops

HeLa cells, SEM C014 / 0369
HeLa cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of HeLa cells (round) grown in a 3D matrix (background). HeLa cells are a continuously cultured cell line of immortal human cancer cells

Rectal polyp removal, artwork
Rectal polyp removal. Artwork showing the use of a colonoscope to remove a polyp or cyst from the inside of the rectum. The rectum (down left) is the final part of the digestive system

Plegmon eye inflammation, artwork
Plegmon eye inflammation. Artwork of a sagittal section through a human eye and the surrounding structures, in a case of a subcutaneous (below the skin) phlegmon inflammation of an eye cavity

Uterine fibroid, X-ray C014 / 4919
Uterus tumour. Coloured X-ray of the abdomen of a woman with a fibroid (round, centre) in her uterus. A fibroid is a fibrous benign tumour originating from muscular tissue (leimyoma)

Ovarian cyst in abdomen, artwork
Ovarian cyst in abdomen. Artwork of a large ovarian cyst (centre left) in a dissected human abdomen, seen from above. The uterus (centre) and the ovaries are part of the female reproductive system

Enterovirus particle C014 / 4900
Enterovirus particle. Computer artwork of an enterovirus particle (virion), showing the structure of the capsid (outer shell)

Uterine fibroid, X-ray C014 / 4918
Uterus tumour. Coloured X-ray of the abdomen of a woman with a fibroid (orange, round) in her uterus. A fibroid is a fibrous benign tumour originating from muscular tissue (leimyoma)

Enterovirus capsid proteins structure C014 / 4897
Enterovirus capsid proteins structure. Computer artwork showing how the four component proteins (VP1 to VP4) of an enterovirus particle (virion) interlock to form the capsid (outer shell)

Patient going into oxygen chamber
Oxygen therapy. A patient about to be loaded into a small chamber used in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Here a flexible chamber is being used in the treatment of a pateint with a heart condition

Endometriosis, X-ray C014 / 4917
Endometriosis. Coloured X-ray of the abdomen of woman with endometriosis. Endometriosis is the movement of cells from the lining of the uterus to the abdominal cavity

Enterovirus capsid proteins structure C014 / 4896
Enterovirus capsid proteins structure. Computer artwork showing how the four component proteins (VP1 to VP4) of an enterovirus particle (virion) interlock to form the capsid (outer shell)

Spinal disorder onset, artwork
Spinal disorder onset. Artwork of a man standing in a hunched posture demonstrating the onset of deteriorating spinal alignment

Endometriosis, X-ray C014 / 4916
Endometriosis. Coloured X-ray of the abdomen of woman with endometriosis. Endometriosis is the movement of cells from the lining of the uterus to the abdominal cavity

Enterovirus particle C014 / 4898
Enterovirus particle. Computer artwork of an enterovirus particle (virion), showing the structure of the capsid (outer shell)

Heart chamber wall defect, artwork
Heart anatomy. Artwork of a posterior (from behind) view of a normal heart, sectioned to show the internal anatomy. The red arrow shows the normal flow of blood from the left ventricle (at left)

Mouth cancer cells, SEM
Mouth cancer cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of squamous cell carcinoma (cancer) cells from a human mouth

Mouth cancer cell dividing, SEM
Mouth cancer dividing. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a squamous cell carcinoma (cancer) cell from a human mouth undergoing mitosis (nuclear division)

Schistosome flukes mating, micrograph C014 / 4867
Schistosome flukes mating. Light micrograph of Schistosoma japonicum fluke worms mating. The male is the smaller animal at centre

Narrowed artery, artwork
Narrowed artery. Computer artwork of a section through an artery (horizontal, centre) affected by atherosclerosis, showing red blood cells (red) and fat deposits (cream)

Enterovirus particles C014 / 4899
Enterovirus particles. Computer artwork of enterovirus particles (virion). Enteroviruses are a genus of non-enveloped positive-sense single-stranded RNA viruses associated with several human

Wart structure, artwork
Wart structure. Artwork of a section through human skin, showing the subsurface blood vessels (red) supplying a wart. Warts are harmless

Spinal disorder, artwork
Spinal disorder. Artwork of a man standing in a markedly hunched posture demonstrating the onset of deteriorating spinal alignment

Frozen shoulder ligaments, artwork
Frozen shoulder ligaments. Artwork of a frontal view of the bones and ligaments (blue) of a human shoulder joint, showing the condition known as a frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

Infected shoulder capsule, artwork
Glenohumeral capsule, infected, schematic description

Mouth cancer cell, SEM
Mouth cancer cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the surface of a squamous cell carcinoma (cancer) cell from a human mouth

Liver cancer cell, SEM
Liver cancer cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cell, showing the numerous filopodia (hair-like) covering its surface

Dividing liver cancer cell, SEM
Dividing liver cancer cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cell undergoing mitosis (nuclear division)

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"Disease: A Historical Battle Against the Unseen Foe" In 1845, as the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror set sail on their ill-fated Arctic expedition, little did they know that disease would become their deadliest adversary. The Shotley Bridge General Hospital in County Durham witnessed countless patients afflicted by mysterious ailments brought back from distant lands. Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror valiantly led his crew through treacherous waters, but even his courage could not shield them from the invisible enemy lurking within. As depicted in a Punch cartoon, renowned scientist Faraday tried to offer his expertise to Father Thames, symbolizing society's desperate attempts to combat diseases. The battle against disease takes place at microscopic levels too. T lymphocytes engaging cancer cells under an electron microscope (SEM C001 / 1679) exemplify our ongoing fight against this relentless foe. Awareness campaigns remind us that "Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases, " urging us to take precautions for public health. Medical advancements have revolutionized treatments over time. Pneumothorax treatment using X-rays has saved countless lives by effectively collapsing lung cavities caused by diseases like tuberculosis. However, these triumphs cannot overshadow the tragedies faced by Captain Sir John Franklin and his crew who succumbed to disease during their Arctic exploration. Diseases have often been personified throughout history – King Cholera presiding over a court reminds us of the devastating cholera outbreaks that plagued communities worldwide. Medical illustrations depicting appendicitis or bunions captured the urgency with which doctors sought solutions for these painful conditions. Yet perhaps one of the most feared diseases is Alzheimer's, which silently erodes memories and identities. Computer artwork visualizing an Alzheimer's brain serves as a stark reminder of its impact on individuals and families alike. As we navigate through centuries battling various diseases, it becomes evident that our fight is far from over.