Light Micrograph Collection (#5)

Polarised LM of Bracklesham limestone, thin section
Polarised light micrograph of Bracklesham limestone in thin section. The limestone takes its name from the town on the south coast of England where the limestone beds are found

Fluke larva, light micrograph
Fluke larva. Light micrograph of a parasitic trematode (fluke) larva. Magnification: x75 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Kidney cancer, light micrograph F005 / 6071
Kidney cancer. Light micrograph of a section through a Wilms tumour of the kidney. This solid tumour generally affects children, with most cases occurring between 3 and 4 years of age

Uterine cancer, light micrograph F005 / 6074
Uterine cancer. Light micrograph of a section through an adenocarcinoma (cancer) of the endometrium (womb lining). Magnification: x300 when printed at 10 centimetres

Coccidiosis, light micrograph F005 / 6081
Coccidiosis. Light micrograph of a section through an hepatic bile duct infected with cocidian protozoa (purple). Magnification: x300 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Uterine cancer, light micrograph F005 / 6073
Uterine cancer. Light micrograph of a section through an adenocarcinoma (cancer) of the endometrium (womb lining). Magnification: x300 when printed at 10 centimetres

Embryonic smooth muscle cell C018 / 8595
Embryonic smooth muscle cell, immunofluorescence micrograph. Actin filaments are green, the protein vinculin is light blue. Actin is part of the cytoskeleton

Neural progenitor cell differentiation C018 / 8758
Neural progenitor cell differentiation. Fluorescence light micrograph of neural progenitor cells that have been grown in a medium that is selective for astrocytes for three weeks

Mouse embryo, light micrograph C018 / 8600
Mouse embryo head. Light micrograph of the head of a mouse (Mus sp.) embryo 13 days after fertilisation

Graves disease, light micrograph
Graves disease. Light micrograph of a section through follicle from a thyroid gland affected by Graves disease. This is an autoimmune disease, where the thyroid is overactive

Blood clot, light micrograph
Blood clot. Light micrograph of a section through an arterial thrombus. Blood clots can form in an intact vessel that contains fatty deposits or one that is inflamed

Appendicitis, light micrograph
Appendicitis. Light micrograph of a section through an inflamed appendix. There is an accumulation of white blood cells (dark pink) at bottom left

Wart, light micrograph
Wart. Light micrograph of a section through a wart (verruca vulgaris). The epidermis (purple) is irregularly thickened. Magnification: x200 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Kidney disease, light micrograph
Kidney disease. Light micrograph of a section through an inflamed kidney showing a glomerulus (coiled capillaries, purple). It is surrounded by vascular exudate and necrotic tubules

Spinal bone, light micrograph
Spinal bone. Light micrograph of a section through developing bone from the vertebral column. Calcified bone is blue and uncalcified bone is red. Bone marrow is pink

Blood vessel, TEM
Blood vessel. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a blood vessel, showing platelets (blue) and red blood cells (red)

Corpora amylacea, light micrograph
Corpora amylacea. Light micrograph of a section through the choroid plexus of brain, showing two corpora amylacea (purple, bottom). These small masses are a normal find in ageing brains

Cotton stem, confocal micrograph C014 / 4636
Cotton stem. Laser scanning confocal micrograph (LSCM) of a section through the stem of a cotton (Gossypium sp.) plant

Diatom, light micrograph C014 / 4673
Diatom. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a Gyrosigma sp. diatom. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Small intestine, light micrograph
Small intestine. Light micrograph of a section through the small intestine. The finger-like projections at left are the villi. These increase the surface area for the absorption of food

Stem cell-derived neurons, micrograph
Stem cell-derived neurons. Light micrograph of human nerve cells (neurons) that have been derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (IPS). Tuj1 proteins are cyan, and cell nuclei are red

MDCK cells, inverted light micrograph C017 / 7647
MDCK cells. Differential interference contrast inverted light micrograph of Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells. This is a kidney epithelial cell line from a cocker spaniel

Tonsil, light micrograph F006 / 9818
Tonsil. Light micrograph of a section through the surface of a tonsil showing the stratified squamous epithelium (pink) and underlying lymphoid tissue

Rust fungus spore, light micrograph F006 / 9817
Rust fungus spore. Light micrograph of a section through an aeciospore from a Puccinia sp. rust fungus. Spores are the reproductive structures of a fungus

Chicken embryo, light micrograph F006 / 9811
Chicken embryo. Light micrograph of a chicken (Gallus domesticus) embryo 36 hours after fertilisation

Gall bladder lining, light micrograph F006 / 9814
Gall bladder lining. Light micrograph of a section through the gall bladder showing the folds of tall columnar epithelium (purple) overlying a connective tissue (brown)

Bone cancer, light micrograph F006 / 9810
Bone cancer. Light micrograph of a section through an undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma of bone. This is a malignant (cancerous) tumour. Magnification: x200 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Seminal vesicle, light micrograph F006 / 9809
Seminal vesicle. Light micrograph of a section through the seminal vesicle showing the complex mucosal folding. The seminal vesicles are a pair of glands situated on each side of the male urinary

Rectal papilloma, light micrograph F006 / 9807
Rectal papilloma, light micrograph. Magnification: x100 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Seminal vesicle, light micrograph F006 / 9808
Seminal vesicle. Light micrograph of a section through the seminal vesicle showing the complex mucosal folding. The seminal vesicles are a pair of glands situated on each side of the male urinary

Colon, light micrograph F006 / 9806
Colon, light micrograph. Goblet cells, which secrete mucous to lubricate the epithelium, are red. Magnification: x150 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Metastatic breast cancer F006 / 9802
Metastatic breast cancer. Light micrograph of a section through a lymph node showing a malignant (cancerous) tumour (purple) that originated in the breast

Acute bronchitis, light micrograph F006 / 9803
Acute bronchitis. Light micrograph of a section through a bronchus (airway) affected by acute bronchitis. The lumen is filled with pus (purple) consisting mainly of neutrophil white blood cells

Lactating breast tissue, light micrograph F006 / 9797
Lactating breast tissue, light micrograph. Magnification: x150 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Nasal mucosa, light micrograph F006 / 9798
Nasal mucosa. Light micrograph of a section through the nasal mucosa, the tissue that lines the airways of the nose. The epithelium is purple, Bowmans glands, which secrete mucus

Head louse, light micrograph F006 / 9796
Head louse, light micrograph

Head louse, light micrograph F006 / 9795
Human head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis), light micrograph. Magnification: x20 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Giant chromosomes, light micrograph F006 / 9794
Giant chromosomes, light micrograph. Polytene chromosomes are over-sized chromosomes that have developed from standard chromosomes

Giant chromosomes, light micrograph F006 / 9793
Giant chromosomes, light micrograph. Polytene chromosomes are over-sized chromosomes that have developed from standard chromosomes

Oocyte, light micrograph
Oocyte. Light micrograph of a section through an oocyte within a early antral follicle in an ovary. Oocytes are immature ova, or egg cells

Cardiac muscle, light micrograph
Cardiac muscle. Light micrograph of a section through muscle tissue from a heart, showing the cardiomyocyte cells. Heart muscle cells show central nuclei but the dominant feature is the abundance of

Colitis, light micrograph
Colitis. Light micrograph of a section through colon (large intestine) tissue affected by bacterial infection, causing injury to the mucosal lining, which has resulted in inflammation (colitis)

Hairy scalp skin, light micrograph
Hairy scalp skin. Light micrograph of a section through healthy skin from a human scalp, showing the numerous hair follicles. The scalp is an example of hairy skin

Oxalosis, light micrograph
Oxalosis. Light micrograph of a section through adult bone tissue affected by oxalosis (primary hyperoxaluria), showing mature bone (green)

Peripheral nerve, light micrograph
Peripheral nerve. Light micrograph of a section through a peripheral nerve. This is a mixed nerve with myelinated axons (dark blue circles)

Ischaemic bowel, light micrograph
Ischaemic bowel. Light micrograph of a section through a portion of intestine that has been damaged by an interruption of the blood supply, or ischaemia

Nerve ganglion, light micrograph
Nerve ganglion. Light micrograph of a section through a dorsal (sensory) spinal root ganglion associated with a sensory nerve root of the spinal cord. Sensory information from peripheral sites e.g

Myelinated nerve, light micrograph
Myelinated nerve. Light micrograph of a section through a peripheral myelinated nerve, showing many individual axons each covered with deep blue-staining myelin sheaths

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Capturing the intricate beauty of biological structures, a light micrograph reveals the mesmerizing complexity of cerebellum tissue. Delicate nerve and glial cells intertwine like a finely woven tapestry, forming the foundation for neurological function. In another stunning image, copper and magnesium sulphate crystals shimmer under the lens of a light microscope, showcasing their crystalline elegance. Moving beyond human anatomy, an awe-inspiring glimpse into early development is unveiled through a light micrograph of a human blastocyst. This embryonic stage brims with promise and potential as it prepares to embark on its journey towards life. Immunofluorescent LM unveils vibrant hues that illuminate neurons and astrocytes in breathtaking detail. These vital components of our nervous system come alive under fluorescent markers, revealing their interconnectedness in supporting brain function. Stepping away from biology but not lacking in fascination, caffeine crystals take center stage in yet another captivating light micrograph. Their jagged edges and distinct patterns mirror the stimulating effects they have on our bodies. Venturing deeper into brain tissue exploration, hippocampus tissue emerges as an enchanting subject for study. Its convoluted structure houses memories and emotions while providing insight into cognitive processes that shape who we are. Glial cells take on an ethereal quality when observed through confocal light microscopy. The interplay between these supportive cells becomes apparent as they weave together like delicate threads within neural networks. HeLa cells become protagonists under the gaze of a light microscope C017/8299 - immortalized cell lines that have revolutionized medical research since their discovery over half a century ago. Their unique characteristics continue to unlock mysteries about cancer and other diseases plaguing humanity. Intricacy extends beyond living organisms; even plant stems hold secrets waiting to be revealed by science's lens. A dicotyledon stem showcases its vascular bundles with precision while hinting at nature's ingenious design principles.