Nerve Cell Collection (#5)

Synapse, SEM
Synapse. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neuromuscular junction showing a motor neurone (green) terminating on skeletal muscle fibres (orange)

Induced nerve stem cells, micrograph
Induced nerve stem cells. Fluorescence light micrograph of neural (nerve) stem cells that have been created (induced) from human adult skin fibroblast cells by gene manipulation

Stem cell-derived nerve cells. Fluorescence light micrograph of neural (nerve) stem cells that have been derived from human embryonic stem cells (HESC)

Brain cells, artwork
Brain cells. Computer artwork representing neurons (nerve cells) in the brain

Brain cell, TEM C014 / 0358
Brain cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an oligodendrocyte in human brain tissue. Oligodendrocytes occur in both the white

Brain cell, TEM C014 / 0359
Brain cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an oligodendrocyte in human brain tissue. Oligodendrocytes occur in both the white

Deep brain stimulation and nerve cell C016 / 7205
Deep brain stimulation. Computer artwork showing an electrode sending electrical impulses to nerve cells. In the background a light micrograph (LM) of a section through grey matter in the brain

Deep brain stimulation and nerve cell C016 / 7203
Deep brain stimulation. Computer artwork showing an electrode sending electrical impulses to nerve cells. In the background a light micrograph (LM) of a section through grey matter in the brain

Deep brain stimulation and nerve cells C016 / 7206
Deep brain stimulation (DBS). Computer artwork showing an electrode sending electrical impulses to nerve cells. DBS was developed for the treatment of Parkinsons disease

Purkinje nerve cell, TEM C014 / 0582
Purkinje nerve cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a purkinje nerve cell (bright yellow, centre) from the cerebellum of the brain

Nerve cells, artwork C018 / 2887
Nerve cells, or neurons, computer artwork. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Neural network, conceptual image C013 / 9958
Neural network, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing interconnecting nerve cells (neurons)

Neural network, conceptual image C013 / 9957
Neural network, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing interconnecting nerve cells (neurons)

Nerve cell, SEM C013 / 9772
Nerve cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a nerve cell (neuron). Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS)

Cerebral cortex nerve cells C013 / 9767
Cerebral cortex nerve cells. Light micrograph of a section through neurones (nerve cells, black) in the cerebral cortex of a human brain

Purkinje nerve cell C013 / 9763
Purkinje nerve cell. Light micrograph of a purkinje nerve cell (orange, centre) from the cerebellum of the brain. The cell comprises a flask-shaped cell body from which numerous processes (dendrites)

Purkinje nerve cells C013 / 9745
Purkinje nerve cells. Light micrograph of three purkinje nerve cells (across bottom) from the cerebellum of the brain. The cells comprise a flask-shaped cell body from which numerous processes

Neural network, artwork C013 / 4636
Neural network. Computer artwork of nerve cells (neurons) connected by processes (filaments), known as dendrites and axons, to form a neural network

Retinal rod cell, TEM C013 / 4805
Retinal rod cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a rod cell from the retina of an eye, showing the inner segment (bottom) filled with mitochondria (green)

Retinal rod cell, TEM C013 / 4804
Retinal rod cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a rod cell from the retina of an eye, showing the inner segment (bottom) filled with mitochondria (green)

Brain cells, TEM C013 / 4801
Brain cells. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through oligodendrocytes (dark) in human brain tissue, showing free ribosomes (dark green dots), golgi apparatus (curved brown lines)

Macrophage engulfing a nerve cell, TEM C013 / 4803
Macrophage engulfing a nerve cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a macrophage white blood cell (blue) that has engulfed a nerve cell (neuron, centre)

Brain cells, TEM C013 / 4800
Brain cells. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through oligodendrocytes in human brain tissue, showing free ribosomes (dark pink dots), golgi apparatus (curved brown lines)

Nerve cell, TEM C013 / 4797
Nerve cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a neuron (nerve cell), showing characteristic Nissl body (dark blue lines), numerous golgi apparatus (curved green lines)

Brain cell, TEM C013 / 4799
Brain cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an oligodendrocyte in human brain tissue, showing free ribosomes (dark brown dots), golgi apparatus (curved orange lines)

Nerve cell, TEM C013 / 4796
Nerve cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a neuron (nerve cell), showing characteristic Nissl body (dark red lines), numerous golgi apparatus (curved pink lines)

Brain cell, TEM C013 / 4798
Brain cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an oligodendrocyte in human brain tissue, showing free ribosomes (dark blue dots), golgi apparatus (curved light blue lines)

LM of a Purkinje cell in the cerebellum

False-colour SEM of 3 neurones of cerebral cortex
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing three neurones (nerve cells) of the human cerebral cortex - the outer grey matter of the brain

Brain nerve cells
Nerve cells in the brain. Artwork showing the different types of nerve cells in the grey matter of the brain. Neurons (yellow, for example at lower right) relay nerve signals around the brain

Myelin surrounding a nerve axon, TEM
Myelin surrounding a nerve axon, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). The concentric round rings are the sheets of a Schwann cells myelin membrane (brown rings)

Artwork of a nerve cell of the brain & a synapse
Nerve cell and synapses. Artwork of a nerve cell (neurone) of the brain with a close-up of a synapse. The nerve cell body is at lower right

Motor neurone nerve cell and synapses
Motor neurone and synapses. Computer graphic of a motor neurone and synapses (glowing yellow bulges, at lower centre). The cell body is at centre

False-col SEM of single neurone of cerebral cortex
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a single neurone (nerve cell) of the human cerebral cortex - the outer grey matter of the brain

Oligodendrocyte and microglia brain cells
Oligodendrocyte and microglia action in the brain. At top, the axon (output process, orange) of a neuron (nerve cell) is seen

Computer graphic of a motor neuron nerve cell
Motor neurone. Computer graphic of a motor neuron nerve cell. At centre is the cell body; at the centre of this is a red circle which is the cell nucleus

LM of cortex and medulla of the cerebellum
Cerebellum. Light micrograph of a cross-section through the cortex (surface) and medulla (core) of a human cerebellum, part of the brain

Artwork showing numerous multipolar neurones
Illustration based on a scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of numerous multipolar neurones (nerve cells) growing in tissue culture

Artwork of human motor neuron (nerve cell)
Motor neuron. Illustration of a human motor neuron (nerve cell). The arrows show the direction of the nervous impulse, which enters the cell body (top left) through minute processes called dendrites

Coloured TEM of a nerve synapse

LM of purkinje nerve cells in the cerebellum
Purkinje nerve cells. Light micrograph of a row of Purkinje nerve cells from the cerebellum of the human brain. Each Purkinje cell is composed of a flask-shaped cell body

LM of nerve cells and fibres in brain tissue
Brain tissue. Light micrograph of a section through the grey matter of a normal brain. There are several nerve cell bodies (objects in white areas)

Light micrograph of a nerve cell
Neuron. Scanning electron micrograph of a nerve cell with a branching axon. On the right is the cell body, which contains the nucleus

Purkinje nerve cells

Coloured computer image of a nerve cell
Nerve cell. Coloured computer image based on laser scanning microscope sections through a nerve cell. Many dendrites (branching projections) can be seen extending from the bulbous cell body

Brain cortex tissue, light micrograph
Brain cortex tissue. Light micrograph of a section through tissue from the cortex of the brain. The cortex, or grey matter, is the outer layer of the brain

Astrocyte / neuron synapse in the brain
Astrocyte/neuron synapse in the brain. Artwork of a nerve cell (neuron, yellow) synapse in the brain with an associated regulatory astrocyte cell (red)

Retina blood vessel and nerve cells
Retina cells. Fluorescent light micrograph of cells in the retina, the light-sensitive membrane that lines the back of the eyeball

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The intricate world of nerve cells, also known as neurons, is a fascinating realm within our bodies. These specialized cells play a crucial role in transmitting information throughout the nervous system. In the cerebellum tissue, under the lens of a light micrograph, we can observe the complex network formed by nerve and glial cells. This interplay between different cell types ensures proper functioning and communication within this region of the brain. Zooming in further with a transmission electron microscope (TEM), we witness the mesmerizing synapse nerve junctions - where two nerve cells meet to exchange vital signals. The intricacy of these connections highlights their importance in relaying messages across our neural pathways. Switching gears to scanning electron microscopy (SEM), we get an up-close look at individual nerve cells themselves. Their elongated structures and branching extensions showcase their ability to transmit electrical impulses efficiently. Moving on to hippocampus brain tissue, another essential area for memory formation and learning, we encounter Purkinje nerve cells nestled within the cerebellum. These large neurons have distinctive dendritic trees that receive inputs from various sources, contributing to motor coordination. As we explore further into brain tissue's complexity, it becomes evident that blood supply plays a crucial role in nourishing these delicate neural networks. A healthy flow ensures optimal functioning of all interconnected regions. Venturing beyond natural tissues into neural stem cell culture reveals exciting possibilities for regenerative medicine and understanding neurodevelopmental processes better. These cultured stem cells hold immense potential for repairing damaged nerves or studying neuronal growth patterns. Finally, let us not forget about cerebral cortex nerve cells - responsible for higher cognitive functions such as perception and decision-making. Their intricate arrangements enable us to process information effectively while navigating through daily life challenges. Whether observing cerebellum tissue or exploring neural stem cell cultures or marveling at synaptic connections under various microscopes – each glimpse into the world of nerve cells unveils new layers of complexity and highlights their indispensable role in our intricate neural symphony.