Loops Collection

Anti-cancer drug binding to DNA, AFM
Drug-DNA complexes. Coloured atomic force micrograph (AFM) of plasmids (blue) of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) bound to the anti-cancer drug ditercalinium

SEM of a hooks and loops fastener
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)of a hooks and loops fastener. It is a two-sheet material that is used as a reversible fastener on clothing and fabrics

Geometrical Hoop In Loop
Little Dean

A pair of Snap handcuffs
5614373 A pair of Snap handcuffs; (add.info.: A pair of Snap handcuffs. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Gold Loops
kent youngstrom

WW2, Sailor's Knot And Captain's Boat
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows the heads of a Royal Navy sailor and his sweetheart within the loops of a sailor's knot

Cyclist Vanderwoort loops the loop at the Olympia Music Hall, Paris. Date: 1903

Stomacher, c. 1700-30 (silk & metal)
3061953 Stomacher, c.1700-30 (silk & metal) by English School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Looping II
Bart Michiels

Mirror handle (copper alloy)
1216391 Mirror handle (copper alloy) by Iron Age; 5.5x1.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Ballybogey Bog Mirror handle)

Paper-staining Machinery at Messrs Sanderson s, Chiswick, the rods placed on the endless chains catch up the paper into
969894 Paper-staining Machinery at Messrs Sanderson s, Chiswick, the rods placed on the endless chains catch up the paper into long loops (engraving) by English School

Hosiery (engraving)
5221725 Hosiery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hosiery. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Kalka to Dharampur Railway
A scene on the Kalka to Dharampur Railway, in the lower Himalayas, N.India; showing one of the loops whereby the trains gain altitude as they climb. Date: early 20th century

Fabric of Seu d Urgell, made of silk, Pallia rotata type, made with a bow loom, Hispano-Arab, from Santa Maria de l Estany, 12th-13th centuries

Marthe Beraud ( Eva C ) exudes ectoplasm from her navel, which loops round her nipples, at the home of Madame Bisson at 33 rue George Sand, Paris, Date: 9 January 1913

A pair of Snap handcuffs. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

Close-Up View Of An Abstract Design

Passengers upside down in coaster cars on roller coaster ride in amusement park

Close-up of rusted metal chain and loop in harbour, Granville, Manche, Basse-Normandie, Normandy, France, October

Organic serpent garlic plants (Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon Bzenc ). Gardener removing the curled tops from garlic plants

A variety of Puppies eyeing up a basket of threads of various colours - ripe for being distributed around the room with glee! Date: 1912

Messier 81, or Bodes Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major
Messier 81, or Bodes Galaxy, is located about 12 million light years from our planet and is one of the most iconic spiral galaxies in the night sky

The Western Veil Nebula
The Veil Nebula, also known as the Cygnus Loop or the Witchs Broom Nebula, is a large, relatively faint supernova remnant in the constellation Cygnus

The Splinter Galaxy, also known as NGC 5907
The Splinter Galaxy (NGC 5907), located in the constellation Draco, is viewed edge on from our perspective of 39 million light years away

A flare on the star known as EV Lacertae
On April 25, 2008, NASAs Swift satellite picked up a record-setting flare from a star known as EV Lacertae. This flare was thousands of times more powerful than the greatest observed solar flare

The Witchs Broom Nebula (NGC 6960), and part of the Veil Nebula is a supernova remnant located in the constellation Cygnus

An artist conception of the SGR 1806-20 magnetar including magnetic field lines

Magnetic field lines on the Sun
February 17, 2011 - Magnetic field lines on the Sun

The Veil Nebula in the constellation Cygnus glows red

NGC 6960, The Western Veil Nebula

Creativity: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Creativity - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Imagination is the beginning of creation. ~ George Bernard Shaw

The Blue Angels performing a line abreast loop during an air show
Annapolis, Maryland, May 23, 2007 - The U. S. Navys Flight Demonstration Squadron, also known as the Blue Angels, perform a line abreast loop during a performance at the U.S

Loops of NGC 3576

A Magnetar, a very small, compact neutron star that periodically emits light
A Magnetar is a special kind of a pulsar, which is a very small, compact neutron star that periodically emits light. Magnetar are extremely powerful magnetic stars

Elliptical galaxy NGC 1316
Complex loops and blobs of cosmic dust lie hidden in the giant elliptical galaxy NGC 1316. This image reveals the dust lanes

Horseshoe Bend, Colorado river, Arizona, USA, America

Picture No. 11073513
Aerials Yukon River Waterhshed. White River. Stewart River Yukon, Canada

Zig zag street. This unusual street grading on a steep hill, has just been completed in Lombard Street, San Francisco. Before the improvements were made the street was a 30 percent gradient

Painted wall and rusted metal loop in harbour, Granville, Manche, Basse-Normandie, Normandy, France, October

Small bowel obstruction, X-ray C014 / 1818
Small bowel obstruction. Coloured X-ray of the abdomen of a 77 year old male patient with a small bowel obstruction and gallstones (white outlined spheres at top left)

Cosmic string lensing, artwork. Cosmic strings (red) are theoretical one-dimensional loops thought to have formed when regions of spacetime with different properties contacted each other during

Solar structure, artwork C017 / 7363
Solar structure. Cutaway computer artwork showing the structure of the Sun. At the Suns core (centre) hydrogen atoms undergo nuclear fusion

Small bowel obstruction, X-ray C014 / 1819
Small bowel obstruction. Coloured X-ray of the abdomen of a 77 year old male patient with a small bowel obstruction and gallstones (spheres at top left). The white areas are gas-filled bowel loops

Mitochondrion structure, artwork
Mitochondrion structure. Artwork showing the internal structure of a mitochondrion. This structure, found in eukaryotic cells, is the site of energy production

DNA supercoils, artwork
DNA supercoils. Computer artwork showing DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) in three stages of supercoiling. Supercoiling is important in a number of biological processes

Hook and loop fastener C014 / 0321
Hook and loop fastener. Close-up of a hook and loop fastener showing the hooks (right) clinging to the loops (left). These common fasteners were inspired by the prickly burrs used by some plants to

Solar Probe at the Sun, artwork
Solar Probe at the Sun. Artwork of the Solar Probe spacecraft at the Sun. This proposed NASA mission to study the Sun was an early version of what is now called Solar Probe Plus

Dermal ridges on fingertip C015 / 3467
Dermal ridges on fingertip, close-up. These ridges form a distinct pattern, with each fingerprint being unique to an individual

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"Unraveling the Intricate Loops: From Fasteners to DNA Binding and Sailor's Knots" Loops, a versatile concept that transcends time and disciplines. They exist in various forms, serving different purposes throughout history. In the world of fastening technology, loops take center stage as SEM reveals the intricate structure of hooks and loops fasteners. These tiny loops interlock with precision, creating a strong bond that withstands immense pressure. But loops extend beyond mere mechanics; they delve into the realm of science and medicine. Picture an anti-cancer drug binding to DNA, forming crucial loops that disrupt malignant cells' growth. This groundbreaking discovery brings hope in combating this relentless disease. Travel back to World War II when sailors relied on their expertise in tying sailor's knots and captain's boats using complex looping techniques. These knots ensured safety amidst treacherous waters, showcasing the importance of mastering loop formations. Fast forward to 1903 at Olympia Music Hall in Paris where cyclist Vanderwoort mesmerized audiences by fearlessly looping the loop on his bicycle. The daring stunt left spectators breathless while highlighting human determination to conquer gravity-defying challenges. Marthe Beraud graces our thoughts as we admire her elegant attire from c. 1700-30 - a stunning stomacher adorned with silk and metal threads meticulously woven into delicate loops. Fashion becomes art through these intricately crafted designs. Looping takes another form through artistic expression captured in "Looping II, " where vibrant colors intertwine harmoniously on canvas or paper—a visual representation of creativity flowing endlessly like interconnected loops. Imagine holding a mirror handle made from copper alloy—the smooth curves forming perfect circular patterns resembling infinite loops—an exquisite blend of functionality and aesthetics. The industrial revolution brought about ingenious inventions such as paper-staining machinery at Messrs Sanderson s Chiswick—endless chains catching up paper into long looping rolls—an innovation streamlining production processes. However they can also bear witness to tragedy.