Escherichia Coli Collection (page 3)

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

E. coli bacteria colony, light micrograph
Escherichia coli bacteria colonies growing on a nutrient substrate, differential interference contrast light micrograph. E

Bacterial computing, conceptual artwork

Skin bacteria, artwork
Skin bacteria. Computer artwork of rod-shaped (bacillus) bacteria on a human hand

Genetically modified E. coli bacteria C010 / 9816
Colonies of the bacterium Escherichia coli, genetically modified to produce the dye indigo (blue). Indigo has been used for thousands of years, and was originally obtained from plants such as woad

Genetically modified E. coli bacteria C010 / 9817
Colonies of the bacterium Escherichia coli, genetically modified to produce the dye indigo (blue). Indigo has been used for thousands of years, and was originally obtained from plants such as woad

Genetically modified E. coli culture dish
A petri dish on a piece of blue denim fabric, containing colonies of genetically modified Escherichia coli bacteria producing the dye indigo

Genetically modified E. coli bacteria C010 / 9818
Colonies of the bacterium Escherichia coli, genetically modified to produce the dye indigo (blue). Indigo has been used for thousands of years, and was originally obtained from plants such as woad

C. elegans mutant worm, light micrograph
C. elegans worm. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a rolling mutant Caenorhabditis elegans worm. Rolling mutants move in a circular, rather then the normal sinusoidal, path

C. elegans worm, light micrograph
C. elegans worm. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a Caenorhabditis elegans larva. The head is at bottom left

T4 bacteriophage, artwork

Parasite detection, conceptual artwork
Parasite detection, conceptual computer artwork. These bacteria have been genetically engineered to detect the presence of Schistosoma parasites (pink)

E. coli EHEC bacteria, computer artwork
Computer artwork of a enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC), a dangerous form of the normally harmless E. coli bacteria which live in the human intestine

Escherichia coli bacteria, TEM
Escherichia coli bacteria, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). E. coli bacteria are a normal part of the intestinal flora in humans and other animals, where they aid digestion

Shiga toxin from E. coli
Computer artwork ribbon diagram of Shiga toxin type 2 (Stx2) from Escherichia coli O157. Shiga toxin is produced by enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC), a dangerous form of the normally harmless E

E. coli bacterium strain O157: H7, TEM
E. coli bacterium strain O157:H7, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). E. coli are Gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria that are part of the normal flora of the human gut

E. coli bacteria strain O157: H7, TEM
E. coli bacteria strain O157:H7, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). E. coli are Gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria that are part of the normal flora of the human gut

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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.