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HIV particles budding. Animation of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) budding from a host cell
HIV particles budding. Animation of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) budding from a host cell
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Ebola Protein Lab
Institute of Protein Design at the University of Washington where researchers work to develop proteins that will interfere with the protein structure of the Ebola virus, making it impossible for it to replicate. They use ideas generated...
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Swine flu virus particles (virions). The 2009 pandemic swine flu is caused by an H1N1 subtype of the influenza virus
Swine flu virus particles (virions). The 2009 pandemic swine flu is caused by an H1N1 subtype of the influenza virus
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HIV particle infecting a cell. Animation of an HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) particle infecting a host cell
HIV particle infecting a cell. Animation of an HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) particle infecting a host cell
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Athletes foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of spores (yellow) of the fungus that causes athletes foot (Tinea pedis) on the skin of a human foot (pink).
The fungus usually grows between the toes, but may spread to the bottom and sides of the foot. The spores can lie dormant for long periods, until conditions are favourable for germination. Treatment involves keeping the infected area dry...
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Swine Flu H1N1
Virus Particles gather together to form the word H1N1 before dissipating small particles surround the animation
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Fungal infection on the nails of the feet.
Fungal infection of the nails on the legs of an elderly person close-up.
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Close Up push-in - Parasites pass between nerve fibers in a computer-generated animation.
Close Up push-in - Parasites pass between nerve fibers in a computer-generated animation.
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Medium Long Shot push-in push-out - Spiral parasites travel through blood vessels in a computer-generated animation.
Medium Long Shot push-in push-out - Spiral parasites travel through blood vessels in a computer-generated animation.
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blood cells and viruses
A close-up of the movement of blood cells and viruses in the artery. 3d rendering.
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Sofosbuvir molecule.
Molecular structure of sovaldi, compound used as an antiviral agent in the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C.
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Close Up push-out - Parasitic worms hatch and travel through a bloodstream in a computer-generated animation.
Close Up push-out - Parasitic worms hatch and travel through a bloodstream in a computer-generated animation.
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Infected Blood Inquiry: opening day
Infected Blood Inquiry: opening day; ENGLAND:
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Alan Burgess (who was infected with both HIV and Hepatitis C after receiving contaminated blood) set-up looking at family photographs and interview SOT/
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Training to combat Ebola
Medical professionals participate in a training program sponsored by the US Centers for Disease Control in infection control and patient care for the Ebola epidemic. This is how to suit up to enter the hospital / clinic area where Ebola...
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Cordyceps fungus growing out of a parasitized moth in Ecuador.
- The fruiting body (ascocarp) is growing out of a parasitized moth in the rainforest, Ecuador. Thread-like spores (ascospores) are being released from the flask-shaped perithecia on the ascocarp. The ascospores will drift away and...
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Extreme close-up of a Cordyceps fungus releasing spores
- Fruiting body of a Cordyceps fungus growing out of a parasitized moth in the rainforest, Ecuador. Thread-like spores (ascospores) are being released from the ascocarp which will drift away and infect a new insect host.
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Cordyceps fungus growing out of a parasitized moth in Ecuador.
- The fruiting body (ascocarp) is growing out of a parasitized moth in the rainforest, Ecuador. Thread-like spores (ascospores) are being released from the flask-shaped perithecia on the ascocarp. The ascospores will drift away and...