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TEM of T4 bacteriophage infecting E. coli
Transmission electron micrograph of bacteriophage T4 (virus infecting bacteria), 60 minutes after the injection of its viral DNA into the bacterium Escherichia coli. The phage, specific to E.coli, is secured to the surface by means of spidery tail fibres. The tail, a contractile sheath, shortens to allow a syringelike tube (visible below base plate of tail) to penetrate the cell membrane, emptying the DNA contents of the head into the bacterium. The capsid, a protein coat surrounding the DNA, remains outside the cell. Synthesis & assembly of the phage within the cell follows rapidly. Mag: X220, 000 (at 10x8 size)
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© J. BROEK/BIOZENTRUM, UNIVERSITY OF BASEL SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Bacteriophage Bacteriophages Virology Viruses Micro Biology Virus
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Discover the intricacy of life at the microscopic level with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the Transmission Electron Micrograph (TEM) of Bacteriophage T4 infecting E. coli, captured by Science Photo Library. This stunning image showcases the 60-minute progression of the virus's DNA injection into the bacterium, revealing the complex interplay between these two organisms. Our high-quality metal prints bring the beauty of science into your home or office, with vibrant colors and exceptional clarity that truly bring the microscopic world to life.
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Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate process of a T4 bacteriophage infecting an Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacterium. Taken using transmission electron microscopy, the image reveals the moment 60 minutes after the injection of viral DNA into the E. coli cell. The T4 bacteriophage, specifically designed to target E. coli bacteria, is firmly attached to the bacterial surface through its spidery tail fibers. The tail features a contractile sheath that shortens, allowing a syringe-like tube to penetrate the cell membrane below its base plate. This tube acts as a conduit for emptying the DNA contents of the phage's head directly into the host bacterium. Interestingly, while most of its genetic material enters E. coli, leaving only its protein coat or capsid outside, this virus initiates rapid synthesis and assembly within its new host cell. This remarkable phenomenon demonstrates how viruses can hijack cellular machinery for their own replication and survival. With a magnification level of X220,000 at 10x8 size, this TEM image provides an extraordinary glimpse into one aspect of virology and microbiology research. It highlights not only nature's complexity but also scientists' ability to capture these microscopic events with incredible precision and detail. This photograph from Science Photo Library serves as a reminder that even in unseen realms like viruses and bacteria interactions lie fascinating stories waiting to be unraveled by scientific exploration.
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