Virions Collection (#8)

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

Flu infection, conceptual artwork

Flu virus spreading, artwork
Flu virus spreading, conceptual computer artwork. Virus particles (virions, spheres) around a human silhouette

HIV virus particles, artwork
HIV virus particles, computer artwork. Each particle (virion) consists of RNA (ribonucleic acid) contained within a capsid and an envelope covered in glycoprotein spikes

Influenza viruses, TEM
Influenza viruses. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of influenza (flu) viruses (yellow) budding from a host cell. The host cell nucleus is black

Cell infected with HIV, electronic image
Experts of the Ivanovsky Virusology Institute [USSR Academy of Medical Sciences] have made this electronic image of a cell infected with the AIDS virus

Respiratory virus infection treatment. Computer artwork showing virus particles (spherical) inside a persons nose and how they might be treated by inhaling a drug in the form of a nasal spray

Icosahedral virus particles, artwork
Icosahedral virus particles, computer artwork. Icosahedral viruses have a 20-sided symmetry of their capsid (protein coat)

Viruses, artwork
Viruses. Computer artwork showing three typical virus shapes: helical (blue), bacteriophage (red), and icosahedral (green)

Bacteriophages, artwork
Bacteriophages, computer artwork. A bacteriophage, or phage, is a virus that infects bacteria. It consists of an icosahedral (20-sided) head (top), which contains the genetic material

Helical virus particles, artwork. These are viruses with their capsids (protein coats) arranged in a helical structure. Viruses contain a core of genetic material

Viral transfer of bacterial DNA, artwork
Viral transfer of bacterial DNA. Computer artwork showing the process of transduction, whereby genetic information is transferred from one bacterium (right column) to another (left column)

Virus types, 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.