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Fascinating Research Photos

Fascinating Research Photos

Posted on 06/16/201211/23/2018
Zebra-fish larvae. Micrograph by Jurgen Berger and Mahendra Sonawane, Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology, Germany
Zebra-fish larvae. Micrograph by Jurgen Berger and Mahendra Sonawane, Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology, Germany

Fascinating Research Photos
These strange-looking creatures won first prize in a science photo competition. They are two-day-old zebra-fish larvae, as seen through a scanning electron microscope. The photo – known as a micrograph – was taken by Jurgen Berger and Mahendra Sonawane, both employees at the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology, which organises the Images of Research Focus Photo contest. The larvae are being studied by the institute, in Tubingen, Germany, as part of its investigation into sensory cells and the development of organs in embryos – and earned the two scientists 5,000 euros in prize money.

Fascinating Research Photos. Praying mantis. Photo by Igor Siwanowicz
Praying mantis. Photo by Igor Siwanowicz

Taking joint second prize was a colorful praying mantis. Neurobiologist Igor Siwanowicz wowed the judges with his technically perfect staged image. He explained how the mantis, when threatened, spreads its limbs to confuse enemies. And they also use their front legs, covered in tiny spikes, to ensnare their prey.

Fascinating Research Photos. White blood cell (in red), 'eating' tuberculosis bacteria (in green), photo by Volker Brinkmann, from the institute's department for infection in Berlin
White blood cell (in red), ‘eating’ tuberculosis bacteria (in green), photo by Volker Brinkmann, from the institute’s department for infection in Berlin

Sharing the prize was an incredible picture of the human immune system in action – which, at first glance, could almost be mistaken for a flower. Taken by Volker Brinkmann, from the institute’s department for infection in Berlin, it shows a scanning electronic recording of a white blood cell (in red), ‘eating’ tuberculosis bacteria (in green).

Fascinating Research Photos

Fascinating Research Photos. Centered evolution Bei Korbbluetlern
Centered evolution Bei Korbbluetlern

These photos, from the 2009 contest, saw 104 photographers entering more than 1,400 images.

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