Virions Collection (#12)

Virions, the tiny particles that cause infections, come in various forms and can be seen under a transmission electron microscope (TEM

Virions Collection: Flu pandemic, conceptual artwork

Flu pandemic, conceptual artwork
Flu pandemic, conceptual computer artwork

Virions Collection: Cell infected with HIV, SEM

Cell infected with HIV, SEM
Cell infected with HIV. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of HIV particles (yellow) budding from the membrane of a host cell (red)

Virions Collection: SARS virus, conceptual artwork

SARS virus, conceptual artwork
SARS virus, conceptual computer artwork. Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is an often fatal lung disease that first appeared in China in 2002

Virions Collection: SARS virus and chicken, artwork

SARS virus and chicken, artwork
SARS virus and chicken, computer artwork. Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is an often fatal lung disease that first appeared in China in 2002

Virions Collection: Bacteriophage alpha 3 virions, artwork

Bacteriophage alpha 3 virions, artwork
Bacteriophage alpha 3 virions, computer artwork. Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria. Bacteriophage alpha 3 has a capsid consisting of 60 coat proteins (blue) and 12 pentameric (5-subunit)

Virions Collection: Norwalk viral infection, artwork

Norwalk viral infection, artwork
Norwalk viral infection. Conceptual computer artwork of infection of the gut (pink) by the norwalk virus, seen in a drop of water at lower right

Virions Collection: Virus particles, conceptual artwork

Virus particles, conceptual artwork
Virus particles, conceptual computer artwork. Viruses contain a core of genetic material, either DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) or RNA (ribonucleic acid) surrounded by a protein coat, or capsid

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Virions, the tiny particles that cause infections, come in various forms and can be seen under a transmission electron microscope (TEM). Norovirus particles, responsible for stomach bugs often spread through sneezing or contaminated surfaces, are captured in artwork C013 / 5949. Similarly, coronavirus particles can also be observed using TEM and have recently gained attention due to their role in the ongoing pandemic. Influenza virus particles, another common cause of respiratory illnesses, appear distinct under TEM as well. Hepatitis C viruses and Rift Valley fever virus are other examples that have been visualized using this powerful microscopy technique. Herpes virus particles are beautifully depicted through computer artwork, showcasing their intricate structure. Paramyxovirus particles and herpes simplex viruses are two more types that have been studied extensively with TEM. The images reveal their unique shapes and features. One striking image shows AIDS viruses budding from a cell under TEM observation. This highlights the devastating impact of these particular virions on human health. Lastly, dengue fever virus particles can also be observed using TEM technology. These tiny entities play a significant role in spreading dengue fever through mosquito bites.