The Pseudocolored Electron Microscope Image (IMAGE)

University of Konstanz

The Pseudocolored Electron Microscope Image

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The pseudocolored electron microscope image shows a human phagocyte (purple) and a bacterium (turquoise). With the aid of the CEACAM3 receptor investigated, the phagocyte is able to detect and destroy the bacteria, which are about one micrometre in size (image source: Electron Microscopy Centre, Department of Biology, University of Konstanz, Dr. M. Laumann; Prof. Dr. C. R. Hauck).

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Electron Microscopy Centre

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