Microbial Structures under Microscope

Colorized scanning electron micrographs revealing intricate details of cells and bacteria, showcasing infections and immune responses.

Foot bacteria, SEM

Fossil debris in chalk. Coloured scanning electron micrograph SEM of a fossilised fragment of a coccolithotrope skeleton.

Used surgical swab, SEM

MRSA bacteria, illustration

Colorized scanning electron micrograph of Ebola virus particles (blue) found both as extracellular particles and budding particles from chronically infected African green monkey kidney cells (brown). Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility in Ft. Detrick, Maryland. Credit: NIAID.

Colorized scanning electron micrograph of monkeypox virus (green) on the surface of infected VERO E6 cells (red)

Computer illustration of Haemophilus influenzae, coccobacillus bacteria. These bacteria cause a number of disease including meningitis in children, pn...

Gallstone, SEM

Blood clot, SEM

Under a high magnification of 8000X, this scanning electron micrograph (SEM) revealed some of the ultrastructural morphology displayed by red blood cells (RBCs) in a blood specimen of a 6 year old male patient that has sickle cell with hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin ( S-HPFH). In these individuals, the presence of the persistent fetal hemoglogin reduces the severity of the consequences of the sickle cell disease, thereby, reducing the degree of cellular deformity, ie sickling, seen in the sickled cells.

Protein molecules, computer artwork.

Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, commonly known as MRSA

Blastocyst, illustration

This SEM depicts a number of Gram-negative, non-motile Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria, Mag: 12365x. Members of the genus Acinetobacter are nonmotile rods, 1.0-1.5m in diameter, and 1.5-2.5m in length, becoming spherical during their stationary growth phase, they're widely distributed in nature, and are normal flora on the skin. Some members of the genus are important because they are an emerging cause of hospital acquired pulmonary, ie pneumoniae, hemopathic, and wound infections.

This scanning electron micrograph (SEM) revealed some of the ultrastructural morphologic features of a Klebsiella pneumoniae bacterium. K. pneumoniae is a non-motile, Gram-negative rod, and a facultative anaerobe, which means that it is able to adapt to an existence in an oxygenated or deoxygenated environment. It is an encapsulated bacterium that is commonly found in the human digestive tract, and is often the cause of hospital acquired, or nosocomial infections involving the urinary and pulmonary systems. See image n1305605 on the site.

Bacteria found on mobile phone, SEM

This scanning electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 (round gold particles) emerging from the surface of a cell cultured in the laboratory. SARS-CoV-2, also known as 2019-nCoV, is the virus that causes COVID-19. Image captured and colorized at Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Hamilton, Montana. Credit: NIAID

Virus, artwork

This scanning electron micrograph (SEM) depicts a number of Ebola virions. Ebola hemorrhagic fever (Ebola HF) is a severe, often-fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees) that has appeared sporadically since its initial recognition in 1976. The disease is caused by infection with the Ebola virus. The virus is one of two members of a family of RNA viruses called the Filoviridae. There are four identified subtypes of Ebola virus. Three of the four have cau

$Scanning electron micrograph of a murine macrophage infected with Francisella tularensis strain LVS. Macrophages were dry-fractured by touching the cell surface with cellophane tape after critical point drying to reveal intracellular bacteria. Bacteria (colorized in green) are located either in the cytosol or within a membrane-bound vacuole.$

This scanning electron micrograph (SEM) depicts a number of rod-shaped Escherichia coli bacterium, some of which have formed colonial groupings, while others have remained isolated as single cells; Magnification 3607x. Escherichia coli is a Gram-negative

Protein molecules, computer artwork.

Scanning electron micrograph of Ebola virus budding from the surface of a Vero cell (African green monkey kidney epithelial cell line). Produced by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), under a very-high magnification, this digitally-colorized scanning electron micrograph (SEM) depicts a number of filamentous Ebola virus particles (red) that had budded from the surface of a VERO cell (brown) of the African green monkey kidney epithelial cell line. Ebola hemorrhagic fever (Ebola HF) is one of numerous Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers. It is a severe, often fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates (such as monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees). Ebola HF is caused by infection with a virus of the family Filoviridae, genus Ebolavirus. When infection occurs, symptoms usually begin abruptly. The first Ebolavirus species was discovered in 1976 in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo near the Ebola River. Since then, outbreaks have appeared sporadically.

Puffball fungus spores, coloured scanning electron micrograph SEM. These are the reproductive cells of the fungus. Magnification: x3000 when printed a...

Biofilm of Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, illustration

Skeletal muscle fibres, SEM

This SEM depicts a highly magnified cluster of Gram-negative, non-motile Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria, Mag: 13331x. Members of the genus Acinetobacter are nonmotile rods, 1-1.5m in diameter, and 1.5-2.5m in length, becoming spherical in shape while in their stationary phase of growth. Acinetobacter spp. are widely distributed in nature, and are normal flora on the skin. Some members of the genus are important because they are an emerging cause of hospital acquired pulmonary, ie pneumoniae, hemopathic, and wound infections.

Passion flower pollen, SEM

Bladder stone, SEM

Used wax dental floss with dental plaque (yellow), bacteria (orange) and cheek cells (pink) on the dental floss fibres (blue), coloured scanning elect...

Malaria infection, illustration.

Colorized scanning electron micrograph of Marburg virus particles (orange) both budding and attached to the surface of an infected VERO E6 cell (purple).

Gonorrhoeae bacteria, illustration

Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) Chicken eggshell inner membrane (Gallus gallus domesticus). Shown here is the eggshell inner membrane that...

Colorized scanning electron micrograph of Marburg virus particles (blue) both budding and attached to the surface of an infected VERO E6 cell (gold).

Lactobacillus bulgaricus bacteria

Chlamydia trachomatis, an obligate intracellular human pathogen, is one of four bacterial species in the genus Chlamydia. 3D illustration. Chlamydia Bacterium

Colorized scanning electron micrograph of chronically infected and partially lysed cells (blue) infected with a variant strain of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (green), isolated from a patient sample. Image captured at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland.

Conceptual image of the Bacillus bacteria.

Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of House dust. Components such as fibre, hair, pollen, insect faecal matter and scale (animal dander) caus...

Under a moderate magnification of 1000X, this digitally-colorized scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an untreated water specimen extracted from a wild stream mainly used to control flooding during inclement weather, revealed the presence of unidentified organisms, which included bacteria, protozoa, and algae. In this particular view, a single copepod-like microorganism was seen occupying the field of view, which seemed to be encased in an outer shell of armour-like plates, or scales. Looking

Scanning electron micrograph revealed a number of clusters of Gram-positive beta-hemolytic Group C Streptococcus spp. bacteria

Beta strep Group C, scanning electron micrograph (SEM) at a magnification of 6,500X, showing a cluster of Gram-positive, beta-hemolytic Group C Streptococcus sp

Gonorrhoeae bacteria, illustration

Colorized scanning electron micrograph of a cell heavily infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (yellow), isolated from a patient specimen. The black area in the image is the extracellular space between cells. Image requested from the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland.

Cotton bud with ear wax embedded in fibres, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). A cotton bud is a small stick with a cotton swab at one or bo...

Microscopic view of cells and structures with scale indicator.

Activated platelets, SEM

Protein molecules, computer artwork.

Papillae on the upper surface of a rose flower petal (Rosa sp), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Papillae are projections from epidermal c...

Colorized scanning electron micrograph of Ebola virus particles (yellow) both budding and attached to the surface of infected VERO E6 cells (green). Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility in Fort Detrick, Maryland.

This scanning electron micrograph (SEM) revealed some of the ultrastructural morphology displayed by red blood cells (RBCs) in a blood specimen of a 6 year old male patient with sickle cell anemia, which was accompanied by hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin (HPFH). In these individuals, the presence of the persistent fetal hemoglogin reduces the severity of the consequences of the sickle cell disease, thereby, reducing the degree of cellular deformity, i.e., sickling, seen in the sickled

This SEM depicts a highly magnified cluster of Gram-negative, non-motile Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria, Mag: 13331x. Members of the genus Acinetobacter are nonmotile rods, 1-1.5m in diameter, and 1.5-2.5m in length, becoming spherical in shape while in their stationary phase of growth. Acinetobacter spp. are widely distributed in nature, and are normal flora on the skin. Some members of the genus are important because they are an emerging cause of hospital acquired pulmonary, ie pneumoniae, hemopathic, and wound infections.

Panch phoran. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of panch phoran or indian five spice. It is a spice blend commonly used in Eastern India and...

Cancer cells, SEM

Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Dust mite (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus). Millions of dust mites inhabit the home, feeding on dead hu...

Cell nucleus, illustration.

Avian influenza virus, computer artwork

Colorized scanning electron micrograph of Ebola virus particles (red) in extracellular space between infected African green monkey kidney cells. Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility in Ft. Detrick, Maryland.

Scanning electron microscope view of different pollens, responsible for respiratory allergies.

Dust mite. SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) of dust mite (magification x 200). They can cause allergic reactions in some people.

SEM image of the Death of a Cancer Cell (step 1 of a 6 step sequence)

Ebola virus, computer artwork.

Vaginal bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bacteria on the vaginal wall. A healthy vaginal flora protects the body against uroge...

Scanning electron micrograph of just-divided HeLa cells. Zeiss Merlin HR-SEM.

Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Dust mite (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus) with dust mite faecal pellets (light brown), pollen (yellow)...

Scanning electron micrograph of HIV-1 budding from cultured lymphocyte. Multiple round bumps on cell surface represent sites of assembly and budding of virions.

Kidney glomeruli, SEM

CAR T cell cancer immunotherapy, illustration

Parasitic Amoeba protozoan engulfing bacteria, computer illustration. The amoeba will engulf and digest the prey in a process called phagocytosis.

Snake red blood cells, SEM

Scanning electron micrograph revealed a small clustered group of Gram-positive beta-hemolytic Group C Streptococcus spp. bacteria

Tsetse Fly

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