TBSI images capture the beauty and mystery of science

Posted on: 07 September 2016

The Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI) recently celebrated it's fifth anniversary as researchers showcased some of their major successes and outlined some of the next-gen research directions they are currently pursuing.

To read about two of these exciting projects — restoring sight with artificial corneas and programming cancer cells to attack tumours — see here

TBSI's researchers have, in a short time, reshaped the scientific and medical landscape by making a number of amazing breakthroughs, developing new medical devices, and engaging with industry partners.

Their work is making a difference to a huge number of people, but to help open our eyes to the beauty of science that often goes hand in hand with life-changing discovery, TBSI ran an image competition. Here, we showcase some of the most eye-grabbing shots captured by the researchers themselves.

 

Winner – Maria Velasco

The interaction between neurons (red), astrocytes (yellow) and microglia (green) in one of the lobules of the cerebellum (brain).

 

Joint Runner-Up – Mark Little

Cell on a G-string: neutrophils cells palisade around an air bubble.

 

Joint Runner-Up – Viola Previtali

Chemistry World: After a solvent evaporated, this beautiful, unexpected motif formed. It seems like small trees have taken root and are seeking the sun.

 

Third – Megan Cloughley

Cell viability in nasal cartilage, showing live and dead cells after cryo-preservation.

 

Other images

 

Aoife Campbell

Neurons and inter-neuronal processes projecting through the spinal cord.

 

Sarah Wade

Blood vessel formation in a zebrafish embryo.

 

Pedro Diaz Payno

The Universe Kneeling Down:  the structure of cartilage and bone.

 

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