Virions Collection (#7)

Influenza virus particles. Computer artwork of influenza (flu) virus particles. Each virus consists of a core of RNA (ribonucleic acid) genetic material surrounded by a protein coat

Flu virus particles
Influenza virus particles, computer artwork. The particles comprise a core (central sphere) surrounded by membranes. The outer membrane bears the proteins neuraminidase and haemagglutinin (spikes)

Avian influenza virus, TEM
Avian influenza virus, type A strain H5N1, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This virus was isolated in Vietnam, during the avian flu outbreak in early 2004

Influenza viruses. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of influenza (flu) viruses. The flu virus belongs to the orthomyxovirus group of viruses which have an affinity for mucus

Adenoviruses

Virus replication cycle, artwork. The cycle starts at upper centre, as virus particles (orange) enter a cell (blue). Once in the cell the viral genetic material, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA, green)

Budding HIV particles, TEM
Budding HIV particles. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of HIV particles (blue and yellow) budding from the membrane of the host cell (orange)

Budding HIV particle, computer artwork
Budding HIV particle. Computer artwork of an HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) particle (green) exiting a T-lymphocyte (a type of white blood cell, lower left)

HIV particles, computer artwork. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) causes AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). The virus consists of an RNA genome

Ebola virus particles, computer artwork. This thread-like RNA (ribonucleic acid) virus is the cause of ebola haemorrhagic fever in humans

Rhinovirus particles, computer artwork. This virus consists of a protein capsid (multicoloured), enclosing an RNA (ribonucleic acid) genome

AIDS viruses budding from a cell, TEM
AIDS virus particles budding from the membrane of their host cell, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). AIDS is a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, red)

Viruses, computer artwork

Simian AIDS viruses, TEM
Simian AIDS virus particles, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). These virus particles (small, round) are bursting out of a cell (across bottom) after using the cell to replicate

West Nile virus, TEM
West Nile virus particles. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of West Nile virus (WNV) particles (green) next to a host cell (red)

Vaccinia viruses, TEM
Vaccinia virus particles. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of sectioned vaccinia virus particles. The genetic cores (red) are covered by membrane layers (green)

Polio viruses, TEM
Polio virus. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a para- crystalline array of polio virus particles

Herpes simplex virus infection, TEM
Herpes simplex virus infection. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a cell being destroyed by herpes simplex virus infection

Adeno-associated virus, TEM
Adeno-associated virus. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of particles of an unidentified adeno-associated virus (aV, green). A helper adenovirus (orange) is also seen

Yellow fever virus particles, TEM
Yellow fever virus particles. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of yellow fever virus particles (white) growing in culture

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever viruses. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Crimean- Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) viruses (brown)

Virus, conceptual image

Ebola viruses, artwork
Ebola viruses, computer artwork

Viral research, conceptual artwork
Viral research, conceptual computer artwork

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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.