Cell & DNA
Photo collection inspired by the themes of Signature in the Cell.
ACGT (adenine, cytosine, guanine, thymine)Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash Photo by Science in HD on Unsplash Photo by Michael Schiffer on Unsplash Mapping the position of genes in the cell nucleus sheds light on basic principles governing the genome. Here, a single gene called Pem (purple) has been localized using fluorescence in situ hybridization. DNA is stained blue; the cell cytoplasm is stained green. A dye marker on agarose gel used to separate DNA. Three-Dimensional Landscape of Genome. A technician using a microtome, an instrument that cuts extremely thin sections of material for examination under a microscope. A whole genome DNA sequencer, in order to determine the “DNA fingerprint” of a specific bacterium. Microcentrifuge tubes in a rack. Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash DNA Genotyping and SequencingA box containing used sequencing chips at the Cancer Genomics Research Laboratory, part of the National Cancer Institute’s Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG). DNA Genotyping and Sequencing. Centrifugation of DNA samples prior to high-throughput genotyping and sequencing at the Cancer Genomics Research Laboratory, part of the National Cancer Institute’s Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG). Cross-section Dicot, Monocot and Root of Plant Stem under the microscope. Cell structure Components of Eukaryotic cell, nucleus and organelles and plasma membrane. Bacteriophage attacking E. coli bacteria.