Neutrophil and trapped bacteria, TEM
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Neutrophil and trapped bacteria, TEM
Neutrophil and trapped bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria (blue) trapped by a neutrophil (orange), a type of white blood cell. The neutrophil has trapped the bacteria with extruded material that forms a net-like structure called a NET (neutrophil extracellular trap). The neutrophil will engulf (phagocytose) the bacteria and destroy them as part of the bodys immune response. N. gonorrhoeae is a Gram-negative bacteria that causes the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhoea. Magnification: x110, 000 when printed at 10 centimetres tall
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Bacteria Bacteriology Bacterium Cocci Coccus Defence Destroying Engulfed Engulfing Gonorrhoea Gram Negative Immune Immune Response Immunology Microscope Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Neutrophil Phagocytosing Phagocytosis Sexually Transmitted Infection System Transmission Electron Transmission Electron Micrograph White Blood Cell Cells False Coloured Micro Biology Microbiological Pathogen
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This print showcases the intricate battle between a neutrophil and Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria. In this coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM), we witness the extraordinary power of our immune system at work. The vibrant blue bacteria are trapped within a net-like structure called a NET, formed by the orange neutrophil. Neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, play a crucial role in defending our bodies against pathogens. They employ various mechanisms to neutralize harmful invaders like N. gonorrhoeae. In this case, the neutrophil has extruded material to create an elaborate trap that ensnares the bacteria. Once captured, these resilient cells will engulf and destroy their prey through phagocytosis—a process vital for our body's immune response. This microscopic battlefield provides us with invaluable insights into how our immune system combats infections. N. gonorrhoeae is responsible for causing gonorrhea—an infectious sexually transmitted disease affecting millions worldwide each year. By understanding its interactions with our immune cells on such a detailed level, scientists can develop more effective treatments and preventive measures against this persistent bacterium. With its striking colours and remarkable details magnified 110,000 times when printed at just 10 centimetres tall, this image from Science Photo Library serves as a testament to both the beauty and complexity of microbiology within the human body's defense system.
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