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Intestinal bacteria, TEM
Intestinal bacteria, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). The TEM shows a section through the bacteria (red/yellow) and the wall of the intestines (bottom). The bacteria (Citrobacter sp.) have induced the intestinal cells to form the pedestals (one at centre) on which the bacteria are resting. These pedestals have a concentration of actin microfilaments. Citrobacter bacteria are a normal component of the bacterial population in the human intestines, but some species have been associated with cases of diarrhoea. Magnification: x15, 800 when printed 10cm high
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This print from Science Photo Library provides a detailed glimpse into the intricate world of intestinal bacteria. In this coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM), we can observe a section through the bacteria, represented in shades of red and yellow, as well as the wall of the intestines at the bottom. What makes this image particularly fascinating is that it showcases how these Citrobacter bacteria have influenced intestinal cells to form pedestals upon which they rest. These pedestals, with their concentration of actin microfilaments, serve as an intriguing example of symbiotic interaction within our bodies. Citrobacter bacteria are typically present in the human intestine's bacterial population and play a vital role in digestion. However, certain species have been linked to cases of diarrhoea, highlighting their potential pathogenic nature under specific circumstances. With a magnification level of x15,800 when printed 10cm high, this photograph offers us an up-close exploration into the microscopic realm. It sheds light on both normal biological processes and disease-causing agents within our digestive system. As we delve deeper into microbiology and bacteriology research, images like these become invaluable tools for understanding complex interactions between microbes and our bodies. This particular TEM snapshot serves as a reminder that even within ourselves lies an entire universe waiting to be discovered.
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