Fibres Collection (#11)

Beech tree stem, light micrograph
Beech tree stem. Polarised light micrograph of a section through the woody stem of a common beech tree (Fagus sylvatica), showing diffuse-porous xylem vessels (dark blue)

Geranium stem, light micrograph
Geranium stem. Light micrograph of a section through a young stem of a geranium (Pelargonium sp.) plant. The outer stem is covered with a thin epidermis (red) which has stomata

Oak root, light micrograph
Oak root. Light micrograph of a section through a secondary root from an oak (Quercus sp.) tree. The primary cortex (outer layer) has been shed by the formation of a circular meristem, the periderm

African mahogany stem, light micrograph
African mahogany stem. Polarised light micrograph of a section through the stem of an African mahogany (Khaya sp.) tree. The multicoloured cells are fibres, and fibre tracheids, which carry water

African teak stem, light micrograph
African teak stem. Light micrograph of a section through the woody stem of an African teak (Pericopsis elata) plant, showing its diffuse-porous xylem tissue

Eye lens and accommodation, diagram
Eye lens and accommodation. Diagram showing the process by which the eye changes the shape of the lens when changing between close vision and distant vision. This process is known as accommodation

Eye lens and accommodation, artwork
Eye lens and accommodation. Artwork showing the process by which the eye changes the shape of the lens when changing between close vision and distant vision. This process is known as accommodation

Gate control theory of pain, artwork
Gate control theory of pain. Computer artwork of the neural circuit diagram used to represent the gate control theory of pain

Antimicrobial wound dressing, SEM
Antimicrobial wound dressing. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fibres (diagonal) from an Aquacel Ag wound dressing

Plant cell wall, diagram

Nerve fibre, artwork
Nerve fibre, computer artwork

Muscle structure, artwork
Muscle structure. Computer artwork showing the protein structure of myofibrils and how they are bound together to form muscle fibres

Muscle anatomy, artwork
Muscle anatomy. Computer artwork of a cross-section through a skeletal muscle. Single muscle fibres (top right) are made up of many myofibrils surrounded by endomysium connective tissue (orange)

Keratinocyte skin cells, light micrograph
Keratinocyte skin cells. Fluorescent light micrograph of the cytoskeleton of human keratinocyte skin cells. Cell nuclei are oval. The rest of the cells contents have been biochemically extracted

Polycotton fabric, SEM
Polycotton fabric, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This material is made from polyester and cotton fibres woven together

Paper, SEM
Paper, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Paper mostly consists of a mesh of softened and pulped wood fibres

Muscle anatomy. Cutaway artwork showing the anatomy and internal structure of a muscle, from the macroscopic (left) to the microscopic (right) level

Olfactory epithelium, artwork
Olfactory epithelium. Computer artwork showing the structure of the specialised layer of tissue that lines the inside of the nasal cavity and is involved in smell

Damaged cardiac tissue, artwork
Damaged cardiac tissue. Artwork of damaged heart fibres and cells in heart muscle tissue (myocardium). This can occur due to reduced blood supply (ischaemia)

Cardiac muscle, artwork
Cardiac muscle. Computer artwork of cardiac muscle fibres. Cardiac muscle is under subconscious control and continuously contracts to pump blood around the body without tiring

Unmyelinated nerve bundle, TEM
Unmyelinated nerve bundle. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a group of unmylinated nerve fibres

Collagen, artwork
Collagen. Computer artwork showing the structure of collagen fibres (grey). Each fibre consists of many molecules of collagen

Nucleolus, SEM
Nucleolus, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The nucleolus is responsible for producing components of ribosomes, the cells protein-manufacturing organelles

Nerve damage, artwork
Nerve damage, computer artwork. The protective covering of the nerve has been lost and the structure of the actual nerve itself (centre) has degraded

Severed nerve, artwork
Severed nerve, computer artwork. The protective covering of the nerve has been lost and the structure of the actual nerve itself (centre) has degraded

Collagen, SEM
Collagen fibres, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Collagen, a type of connective tissue, is the main structural protein in the body

Myelinated nerves, SEM
Myelinated nerves. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through myelinated nerve fibres and Schwann cells

Umbrella grass stem, light micrograph
Umbrella grass stem. Polarised light micrograph of a section through a umbrella grass stem (Cyperus alternifolius). Vascular bundles (brown) can be seen containing xylem (larger openings)

Purple moor grass stem, light micrograph
Purple moor grass stem. Polarised light micrograph of a section through a purple moor grass stem (Molinia caerula). Vascular bundles (round orange structures)

Bamboo stem, light micrograph
Bamboo stem. Polarised light micrograph of a section through a bamboo stem (Bambusa vulgaris). Vascular bundles can be seen (yellow/green) containing xylem (larger openings)

Maize stem, light micrograph
Maize stem. Polarised light micrograph of a section through a maize plant stem (Zea mays). A vascular bundles (brown) can be seen containing xylem (larger openings)

Spiny rush stem, light micrograph
Spiny rush stem. Polarised light micrograph of a section through a spiny rush stem (Juncus actus). Vascular bundles can be seen (purple/red) containing xylem (larger openings)

Sugar cane stem, light micrograph
Sugar cane stem. Polarised light micrograph of a section through a sugar cane stem (Saccharum officinareum). Vascular bundles (round blue/purple structures)

Reed canary grass stem, light micrograph
Reed canary grass stem. Light micrograph of a section through a reed canary grass stem (Phalaris arundinacea). Vascular bundles (oval yellow and red structures)

Dragon tree stem, light micrograph
Dragon tree stem. Light micrograph of a section through a dragon tree stem (Dracaena draco). Vascular bundles (round dark structures) can be seen containing xylem (larger openings)

Lilac stem, light micrograph
Lilac stem. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the young woody stem of a lilac (Fraxinus excelsior) tree. The thick epidermis (solid green) is being sloughed (pushed/broken)

Common broom stem, light micrograph
Common broom stem. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the stem of a common broom (Salicornia europaea) plant

Ash stem, light micrograph
Ash stem. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the woody stem of an ash (Fraxinus excelsior) tree showing four growth rings (concentric circles)

Elder tree stem, light micrograph
Elder tree stem. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the very young woody stem of an elder (Sambuca nigra) tree

Tendon fibres, SEM
Tendon fibres. Coloured freeze-fracture scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of tendon fibres. These fibres are made from collagen

Japanese sago palm leaf, light micrograph
Japanese sago palm leaf. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the leaf (pinna) of a Japanese sago palm, cycad, (Cycas revoluta)

Recycled materials. Close-up of cardboard sheets and the label on a bag showing that it is made from 100 percent recycled material

Eye lens fibres, SEM
Eye lens fibres. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fracture of a lens of an eye, showing the regular arrangement of fibres

Stem of a dracaena tree, micrograph
Stem of a Dracaena. Light micrograph of the stem of a Dracaena (Darcaena terminalis) of the Agavaceae (Monocotyledons), showing two vascular bundles containing fibres, found in the ground tissue

Bamboo stem, SEM
Bamboo stem. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a bamboo stem (Phyllostachys sp.). Vascular bundles can be seen (bright yellow) containing xylem (larger openings)

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"Fibres: Unraveling the Intricacies of the Human Brain and Beyond" Exploring the intricate network of brain fibres through DTI MRI scans (C017 / 7099). The mesmerizing artwork depicting white matter fibres and their connection to the brain (C015 / 1930). Delving deeper into understanding brain fibres with DTI MRI scans (C017 / 7035). Illuminating neurons and astrocytes through immunofluorescent LM, revealing the complexity of brain fibres. Peering into the white matter fibres of the human brain, unlocking its mysteries (C014 / 5666). Witnessing nerve cells regenerate under a TEM microscope, showcasing nature's resilience. Marveling at the intricate structure of a lime tree stem captured in a light micrograph. Discovering beauty in unexpected places - castor oil stem captured in a mesmerizing light micrograph. Unveiling myelination's role in enhancing nerve fibre function through TEM imaging. Witnessing cell division unfold under fluorescent micrographs, highlighting life's continuous renewal process. Celebrating nature's ability to heal as we observe regenerating nerve cells under TEM microscopy once again. Exploring further into white matter fibres within our complex human brains (C014/5668). In this captivating journey, we unravel the wonders – from delicate neural connections within our brains to resilient plant stems that provide sustenance for life itself.