E. Coli Induced Cell Death #1 is a photograph by Steve Gschmeissner which was uploaded on July 26th, 2016.
E. Coli Induced Cell Death #1
E. coli induced cell death. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a macrophage white blood cell (centre) that is being destroyed by toxins... more
Title
E. Coli Induced Cell Death #1
Artist
Steve Gschmeissner
Medium
Photograph
Description
E. coli induced cell death. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a macrophage white blood cell (centre) that is being destroyed by toxins released by Escherichia coli bacteria (bright blue). These toxins disrupt the macrophage's cell membrane, resulting in death of the cell.
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July 26th, 2016