Escherichia Coli Collection (page 2)

E coli Holliday junction complex F006 / 9261
E. coli Holliday junction complex. Molecular model of a RuvA protein (red) in complex with a Holliday junction between homologous strands of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, blue) from an E

Excisionase complex with DNA. Molecular model of three excisionase proteins (bottom, purple, green and blue) bound to a strand of DNA (top, deoxyribonucleic acid)

Metal-binding protein bound to DNA. Molecular model of the bacterial metal-binding protein NikR (bottom) bound to a strand of DNA (top, helical, deoxyribonucleic acid)

E. coli bacteria, SEM C016 / 9128
E. coli bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Escherichia coli bacteria (purple) attached to the remains of a dead cell. E

E. coli bacteria, SEM C016 / 9130
E. coli bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Escherichia coli bacteria (red) attached to the remains of a dead cell. E

E. coli bacteria, SEM C016 / 9127
E. coli bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Escherichia coli bacteria (green) attached to the remains of a dead cell. E

DNA repair protein AlkB with DNA C016 / 0547
DNA repair protein AlkB with DNA. Molecular model of the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) repair protein AlkB (blue) bound to a strand of double-stranded DNA (ds-DNA, pink and yellow)

DNA repair protein AlkB with DNA C016 / 0546
DNA repair protein AlkB with DNA. Molecular model of the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) repair protein AlkB (purple) bound to a strand of double-stranded DNA (ds-DNA, red and green)

Vitamin B12 import proteins C015 / 9942
Vitamin B12 import proteins, molecular model. This complex is the import proteins btuC, btuD, and btuF. The first two together form BtuCD

Vitamin B12 import proteins C015 / 9943
Vitamin B12 import proteins, molecular model. This complex is the import proteins btuC, btuD, and btuF. The first two together form BtuCD

E. coli bacteria, illustration C018 / 0733
Escherichia coli, illustration. E. coli are Gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria that are part of the normal flora of the human gut

E. coli bacteria, SEM C014 / 0385
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)

E. coli Holliday junction complex. Molecular model of a RuvA protein (red) in complex with a Holliday junction between homologous strands of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, brown and orange) from an E

EcoRV restriction enzyme molecule C014 / 2113
EcoRV restriction enzyme. Molecular model of the type II restriction enzyme EcoRV (pink and blue) bound to a cleaved section of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, white)

EcoRV restriction enzyme molecule C014 / 2111
EcoRV restriction enzyme. Molecular model of the type II restriction enzyme EcoRV (pink) bound to a cleaved section of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, grey)

EcoRV restriction enzyme molecule C014 / 2118
EcoRV restriction enzyme. Molecular model of the type II restriction enzyme EcoRV (purple and beige) bound to a DNA molecule (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow and orange)

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)

MscS ion channel protein structure. Molecular model showing the protein structure of a Mechanosensitive Channel of Small Conductance (MscS) from an Escherichia coli bacterium

Bacterial outer membrane protein molecule C014 / 4949
Bacterial outer membrane protein molecule. Computer model showing the secondary structure of a molecule of outer membrane transporter FecA protein from Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria

Bacterial outer membrane protein molecule. Computer model showing a part of the secondary structure of a molecule of outer membrane protein A from Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria

E. coli DNA mismatch repair complex. Computer model showing the structure of a MutS (Mutator S) protein from Escherichia coli (E)

Bacterial RNA plasmid loop-loop complex, molecular model. This strand of ribonucleic acid (RNA) is part of a plasmid, the loop of genetic material found in bacterial cells

H-NS chromatin-structuring protein. Molecular model of the oligomerization domain of the H-NS protein from the Escherichia coli bacterium. This dimeric molecule folds in on itself, as shown here

Restriction enzyme cutting DNA
Fragment of DNA bound by the restriction endonucleaseEcoRI. The protein is a dimer, with each subunitable to bind and cut one strand of DNA

Restriction enzyme and DNA C015 / 6941
Restriction enzyme and DNA. Molecular model showing an EcoRI endonuclease enzyme (purple) bound to a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) strand (blue). EcoRI is an enzyme isolated from strains of E

NpmA methyltransferase C016 / 2031
NpmA methyltransferase, molecular model. Methyltransferase enzymes act to add methyl groups to nucleic acids such as DNA, a process called DNA methylation

NpmA methyltransferase C016 / 2030
NpmA methyltransferase, molecular model. Methyltransferase enzymes act to add methyl groups to nucleic acids such as DNA, a process called DNA methylation

Vitamin B12 transport protein C015 / 5824
Vitamin B12 transport protein, molecular model. This transmembrane protein, known as BTUB, is from the Escherichia coli bacterium

Vitamin B12 transport protein C015 / 5823
Vitamin B12 transport protein, molecular model. This transmembrane protein, known as BTUB, is from the Escherichia coli bacterium

Outer membrane phospholipase A molecule C015 / 6111
Outer membrane phospholipase A. Molecular model of the integral membrane protein, outer membrane phospholipase A from the Escherichia coli bacterium

Outer membrane phospholipase A molecule C015 / 6110
Outer membrane phospholipase A. Molecular model of the integral membrane protein, outer membrane phospholipase A from the Escherichia coli bacterium

Hfq bacterial regulator protein C015 / 5354
Hfq bacterial regulator protein, molecular model. Hfq is a bacterial RNA-binding protein found in many Enterobacteria. This example is from the Escherichia coli bacterium

Hfq bacterial regulator protein C015 / 5353
Hfq bacterial regulator protein, molecular model. Hfq is a bacterial RNA-binding protein found in many Enterobacteria. This example is from the Escherichia coli bacterium

E. coli induced cell death, SEM C016 / 3078
E. coli induced cell death. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a macrophage white blood cell (centre) that is being destroyed by toxins released by Escherichia coli (E)

E. coli induced cell death, SEM C016 / 3077
E. coli induced cell death. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a macrophage white blood cell (centre) that is being destroyed by toxins released by Escherichia coli (E)

EHEC E. coli bacteria, artwork C013 / 4621
EHEC E. coli bacteria. Computer artwork of a enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) bacteria in the human gut. E. coli bacteria are a normal part of the intestinal flora in humans

E. coli culture
MODEL RELEASED. E. coli culture. Microbiologist holding a petri dish containing a culture of Escherichia coli bacteria. E. coli bacteria are normal inhabitants of the gut

E. coli food poisoning
MODEL RELEASED. E. coli food poisoning. Composite image of a microbiologist holding a petri dish containing a culture of Escherichia coli bacteria and a sandwich. E

Diarrhoea, artwork
Diarrhoea. Artwork of the human large intestine surrounded by some of the microorganisms that can cause diarrhoea. Diarrhoea is the frequent passing of liquid stools as a symptom of inflammation

Artwork showing cystitis leading to pyelonephritis

Colour TEM of genetically-altered E. coli bacteria
Genetically-altered bacteria. Coloured Trans- mission Electron Micrograph (TEM) of Escherichia coli bacteria which have been genetically engin- eered to produce human insulin

DNA and restriction enzyme, artwork
DNA and restriction enzyme. Computer artwork of double-stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, blue) and a restriction enzyme protein EcoKI (green)

Molecular graphic of LAC repressor binding to DNA
LAC repressor binding to DNA. Computer graphic of a lac repressor molecule (pink) interacting with genes on DNA that control lactose metabolism in Escherichia coli bacteria

E. coli bacterium, computer artwork
E. coli bacterium. Computer artwork of an Escherichia coli bacterium

Red blood cell and bacteria, SEM
Red blood cell and bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a crenated red blood cell (red) surrounded by Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria

Petri dish culture of E. coli bacteria
MODEL RELEASED. Hand of a technician holds a petri dish containing agar on which black colonies of Escherishia coli (E.coli) bacteria are being cultured in a laboratory. E

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Escherichia coli, commonly known as E. Coli bacteria, is a fascinating microorganism that has captured the attention of scientists and researchers worldwide. With the help of advanced imaging techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), we have been able to gain valuable insights into its structure and behavior. In SEM images, E. Coli bacteria appear as rod-shaped cells with distinct features on their surface. These tiny organisms are part of the normal flora in our intestines but can also cause various infections when they enter other parts of our body. One such infection is bladder infection, where E. Coli bacterium can be found adhering to the lining of the urinary tract. Under TEM, we get a closer look at the internal structure of this bacterium. The intricate details reveal its cell wall, cytoplasmic contents, and even its division process – a remarkable sight indeed. Additionally, specific strains like E. coli 0157: H7 have gained notoriety due to their ability to produce toxins called Shiga toxins which can lead to severe illness. To aid in visualizing these microscopic wonders more vividly, false-color TEM images provide an artistic representation while still maintaining scientific accuracy. This allows us to appreciate both the beauty and complexity hidden within this tiny world. Studying Escherichia coli is crucial for understanding bacterial pathogenesis and developing effective treatments against related infections. By unraveling its secrets through advanced imaging techniques like SEM and TEM, scientists continue striving towards improving public health by combating this versatile yet potentially harmful microbe.