Fibres Collection

Brain fibres, DTI MRI scan C017 / 7099
Brain fibres. 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of nerve pathways in the brain. The pathways are highlighted in green and blue. The brain is seen from the front

White matter fibres and brain, artwork C015 / 1930
White matter fibres overlaid a 3d model of the human brain in top view. Coloured 3D diffusion spectral imaging (DSI) scan of the bundles of white matter nerve fibres in the brain

Brain fibres, DTI MRI scan C017 / 7035
Brain fibres. 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of nerve pathways in the brain. The pathways are highlighted in blue

Immunofluorescent LM of neurons & astrocytes
Immunofluorescent Light Micrograph of a network of neurons and astrocyte cells, in brain cortex. In the foreground, nerve fibres of neurons (green) are seen in a fine branching network

White matter fibres of the human brain C014 / 5666
White matter fibres. Coloured 3D diffusion spectral imaging (DSI) scan of the bundles of white matter nerve fibres in the brain

Castor oil stem, light micrograph
Castor oil stem. Light micrograph of a longitudinal section through the stem of a castor oil (Ricinus communis) plant. At right are large and small parenchyma cells (blue)

White matter fibres of the human brain C014 / 5668
White matter fibres. Coloured 3D diffusion spectral imaging (DSI) scan of the bundles of white matter nerve fibres in the brain

Regenerating nerve cell, TEM
Regenerating nerve cell. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a nerve axon (blue) regenerating within a Schwann cell (light brown)

Myelination of nerve fibres, TEM
Myelination of nerve fibres. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Schwann cells (blue, with brown nuclei) insulating nerve fibres (axons, pink) with a myelin sheath

Lime tree stem, light micrograph
Lime tree stem. Light micrograph of a section through the stem of a lime tree (Tilia europaea). The outer epidermis has been shed and replaced by a layer of cork (dark red)

Cell division, fluorescent micrograph
Cell division. Immunofluorescent light micrograph of a human epithelial cell (centre) during the late anaphase stage of mitosis

Regenerating nerve cell, TEM
Regenerating nerve cell. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a nerve axon (yellow) regenerating within a Schwann cell (blue). The Schwann cells nucleus is black

Tendon, SEM
Tendon, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM), showing bundles of collagen fibres. Magnification: x5000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

White matter fibres of the human brain C014 / 5667
White matter fibres. Coloured 3D diffusion spectral imaging (DSI) scan of the bundles of white matter nerve fibres in the brain

Optical fibres. Bundle of optical fibres conducting light. These fibres are made of very pure glass which is coated so as to allow light to be transmitted without absorption or loss of intensity

Myelination of nerve fibres, TEM
Myelination of nerve fibres. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Schwann cells (red, with blue nuclei) insulating nerve fibres (axons, orange) with a myelin sheath

Myelinated nerve, TEM
Myelinated nerve. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of myelinated nerve fibres and Schwann cells. Myelin (purple) is an insulating fatty layer that surrounds nerve fibres (axons)

Coloured SEM of a section through nerve fibres
Nerve fibres. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through bundles of nerve fibres (red). Each is within a sheath, or perineurium (blue)

Carpet beetle larva, SEM
Carpet beetle larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a carpet beetle (Anthrenus sp.) larva amongst the fibres of a wool carpet

Cell division, fluorescent micrograph
Cell division. Immunofluorescent light micrograph of a human epithelial cell (centre) during the interphase stage of mitosis

Fibroblast cell, artwork
Fibroblast cell. Computer artwork of a fibroblast excreting collagen fibres (tropocollagen). Fibroblasts are cells that produce connective tissue such as collagen (tropocollagen)

White matter fibres, DTI scan
White matter fibres. Coloured 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) scan of the brain, showing the bundles of white matter nerve fibres

17th century Rope Maker
Two cordwainers - rope makers - wind the twisted fibres. Date: 17th century

Plaster antiseptic pad, SEM
Plaster antiseptic pad. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the antiseptic pad on a plaster. Magnification: x16 at 6x7cm size

Eye muscle, SEM
Eye muscle, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is one of the rectus muscles of the eye. These muscles control the movement of the eyeball within the orbit (the eye socket)

Nerve damage and stem cells, artwork
Nerve damage and stem cells, computer artwork. Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can produce other types of cell when they divide

Spongy bone, light micrograph
Spongy bone. Light micrograph of a section through stained and decalcified human spongy bone. This bone type is also called cancellous bone

False col. SEM of crocidolite fibres
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of fibres of blue asbestos, or crocidolite. All asbestos varieties are silicates (amphibole minerals), the most common being crocidolite

Heart muscle, confocal light micrograph
Heart muscle. Confocal light micrograph of a section through cardiac (heart) muscle. Cardiac muscle consists of branching elongated muscle cells

A carding engine, 1850
3480151 A carding engine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a carding engine. Carding is the process that disentangles; cleans; and intermixes the woollen fibres)

Cross-section of Elihu Whitney's (1765-1825) saw-gin for cleaning cotton, 1865 (engraving)
531565 Cross-section of Elihu Whitney's (1765-1825) saw-gin for cleaning cotton, 1865 (engraving); (add.info.: Cross-section of Elihu Whitney's (1765-1825) saw-gin for cleaning cotton

Principle of the carding engine, 1845
3479126 Principle of the carding engine, 1845; (add.info.: Principle of the carding engine: revolving drum covered with wire teeth, the top covered with concave frame with similar teeth)

Woman spinning with a Jersey Wheel, 1836
3479122 Woman spinning with a Jersey Wheel, 1836; (add.info.: Woman spinning with a Jersey Wheel - used for wool and cotton)

A carding engine, 1850
3480150 A carding engine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a carding engine. Carding is the process that disentangles; cleans; and intermixes the woollen fibres)

Carpet manufacture, 1843
3479017 Carpet manufacture, 1843; (add.info.: Carpet manufacture, Glasgow: combing wheel which brought the fibres parallel to each other ready for spinning, London)

Sectional view of a carding engine, 1866
3479124 Sectional view of a carding engine, 1866; (add.info.: Sectional view of a carding engine: this machine brushed and separated the cotton fibres. Dated 1866.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Adult 'hand' with boy assistant working cotton, 1845 (engraving)
533903 Adult 'hand' with boy assistant working cotton, 1845 (engraving); (add.info.: Forming cotton into 'laps' so that it could be put into the carding machine in a uniform amounts)

Japanese workers feeding silk worms
3788317 Japanese workers feeding silk worms; (add.info.: Japanese workers feeding silk worms, late Meiji period (1868-1912)

Japanese workers feeding silk worms mulberry leaves
3788322 Japanese workers feeding silk worms mulberry leaves; (add.info.: Japanese workers feeding silk worms mulberry leaves, late Meiji era (1868-1912)

Japanese workers chopping Mulberry leaves
3788318 Japanese workers chopping Mulberry leaves; (add.info.: Japanese workers chopping Mulberry leaves, late Meiji era (1868-1912)

Japanese workers selecting silk worm cocoons
3788323 Japanese workers selecting silk worm cocoons; (add.info.: Japanese workers selecting silk worm cocoons, late Meiji era (1868-1912)

Women maturing Silk worm cocoons
3788311 Women maturing Silk worm cocoons; (add.info.: Women maturing Silk worm cocoons. Throughout the Meiji era (1868-1912)

Japanese workers gathering Mulberry leaves
3788319 Japanese workers gathering Mulberry leaves; (add.info.: Japanese workers chopping Mulberry leaves, late Meiji era (1868-1912)

The Wool Carder, c. 1856 (etching)
1067884 The Wool Carder, c.1856 (etching) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 25.6x17.5 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: La Cardeuse); Foundation for the Arts Collection, gift of Mr

Loofah, or towel-gourd (litho)
6013553 Loofah, or towel-gourd (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loofah, or towel-gourd)

Effects of Alcohol and Tobacco (colour litho)
2799342 Effects of Alcohol and Tobacco (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Effects of Alcohol and Tobacco)

Carding machines used for straightening the fibres during the weaving process (b / w photo)
6015538 Carding machines used for straightening the fibres during the weaving process (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Gun Cotton (engraving)
1594383 Gun Cotton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gun Cotton. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 31 October 1846)

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"Fibres: Unraveling the Intricacies of the Human Brain and Beyond" Exploring the intricate network of brain fibres through DTI MRI scans (C017 / 7099). The mesmerizing artwork depicting white matter fibres and their connection to the brain (C015 / 1930). Delving deeper into understanding brain fibres with DTI MRI scans (C017 / 7035). Illuminating neurons and astrocytes through immunofluorescent LM, revealing the complexity of brain fibres. Peering into the white matter fibres of the human brain, unlocking its mysteries (C014 / 5666). Witnessing nerve cells regenerate under a TEM microscope, showcasing nature's resilience. Marveling at the intricate structure of a lime tree stem captured in a light micrograph. Discovering beauty in unexpected places - castor oil stem captured in a mesmerizing light micrograph. Unveiling myelination's role in enhancing nerve fibre function through TEM imaging. Witnessing cell division unfold under fluorescent micrographs, highlighting life's continuous renewal process. Celebrating nature's ability to heal as we observe regenerating nerve cells under TEM microscopy once again. Exploring further into white matter fibres within our complex human brains (C014/5668). In this captivating journey, we unravel the wonders – from delicate neural connections within our brains to resilient plant stems that provide sustenance for life itself.