Uptake Collection

The Bystander cover - March to War
An illustration on the front cover of the magazine the Bystander, showing the recruitment effort by the British during WW1. It shows a soldier demanding a civilian man to MARCH! to war

Radioactivity / Plants 60S
Isotope Research Division of the Wantage Research Laboratory. Testing uptake of radioactive elements by plants. Date: 1961

Bystander cover-Derby scheme
An illustration showing the number of men attested in 1916 for the volunteer (Derby) scheme to encourage military recruitment

Dirty water test. Rose stem standing in a glass of coloured water

Diabetic woman, artwork C016 / 9367
Diabetic woman. Computer artwork showing sugar (white dots) entering the blood stream of a diabetic woman as she eats an apple. Some of the sugar is used by mitochondria (blue) to produce energy

Diabetes, artwork
Diabetes. Computer artwork showing the difference between a diabetic (right) and non-diabetic (left) persons blood glucose uptake

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

Vitamin B12 transport protein C013 / 7184
Vitamin B12 transport protein, molecular model showing secondary structure. This receptor protein, known as BTUB, is from the Escherichia coli bacterium

Action of a beta blocker drug, artwork
Action of a beta blocker drug on nerve synapses, artwork. Beta blockers are used to treat cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeats) and hypertension (high blood pressure)

Familial hypercholesterolaemia, diagram
Familial hypercholesterolaemia. Diagram showing the biochemical processes that take place in a case of the genetic disorder familial hypercholesterolaemia

Carbon dioxide removal, conceptual image
The CO2-Machine-sign

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"Uptake: Unveiling the Intricate Dance of Science and Health" In this captivating edition of The Bystander cover, titled "March to War, " we delve into the fascinating world of uptake. From radioactivity in plants during the 60s to the Derby scheme showcased on another Bystander cover, we explore how various elements are absorbed and utilized. One intriguing experiment featured is the dirty water test, where a rose stem stands tall in a glass of colored water. This visual representation highlights how uptake occurs naturally as plants absorb essential nutrients from their surroundings. Moving onto health-related aspects, we encounter an artwork titled "Diabetic Woman. " With intricate strokes, it portrays the challenges faced by individuals living with diabetes (C016/9367). Another artwork sheds light on this condition's impact (Diabetes), emphasizing its significance in our understanding processes. The importance of Vitamin B12 transport protein cannot be overlooked; artworks C015/5824, C015/5823, and C013/7184 showcase its role in efficiently delivering this vital nutrient throughout our bodies. These illustrations provide valuable insights into how our systems function at a microscopic level. Additionally, we examine medical interventions such as beta blocker drugs through thought-provoking artwork depicting their action. Furthermore, arthritic hands captured via scintigram imagery remind us that uptake mechanisms can also play a crucial part in managing chronic conditions like arthritis. Lastly, hypothyroidism takes center stage with a gamma camera scan revealing insights into thyroid gland functioning. By exploring these scans and understanding uptake patterns within our bodies' organs and tissues, we gain invaluable knowledge about maintaining optimal health. Join us as we unravel the mysteries behind uptake - an intricate process that shapes both scientific discoveries and human well-being.