Macrophage engulfing TB bacteria, SEM C014 / 0598
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Macrophage engulfing TB bacteria, SEM C014 / 0598
Macrophage engulfing TB bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a macrophage white blood cell engulfing a tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) bacterium (purple). This process is called phagocytosis. Macrophages are cells of the bodys immune system. They phagocytose and destroy pathogens, dead cells and cellular debris. Magnification: x2, 550 when printed at 10 centimetres wide
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Attacking Bacteria Bacterial Bacterium Defending Defense Defensive Engulfing Immune System Immunity Immunology Infection Killing Macrophage Microbiology Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Pathogens Phagocyte Phagocytosing Phagocytosis Protection Protective Response Tuberculosis White Blood Cell Microbiological Pathogen
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This print from Science Photo Library showcases the incredible power of our immune system in action. In this image, we witness a macrophage, a type of white blood cell, engulfing a tuberculosis bacterium through the process known as phagocytosis. The vibrant colors bring to life the intricate details of this microscopic battle between defender and invader. Macrophages play a crucial role in protecting our bodies from harmful pathogens, dead cells, and cellular debris. With their voracious appetite for destruction, they tirelessly patrol our tissues seeking out any signs of infection or disease. Once they detect an intruder like Mycobacterium tuberculosis (the purple bacterium), they swiftly surround it and devour it whole. The magnification level of x2,550 allows us to appreciate the sheer scale at which these microscopic events occur. When printed at 10 centimeters wide, every minute detail becomes visible to the naked eye. This image serves as a reminder of the complex biological mechanisms that keep us safe from harm on a daily basis. It highlights both the beauty and resilience found within our own bodies while shedding light on the ongoing fight against infectious diseases like tuberculosis.
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