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  • Surface view of a cell nucleus
  • Exosomes on surface of HeLa cell
  • Exosomes on surface of HeLa cell
  • Epidermal cell surface on a salmon embryo, SEM
  • Epidermal cell surface on a salmon embryo, SEM
  • Surface of retina showing glial cells - 3D
  • Neurons in the developing brain. The thin brown fibres are nerve cells growing out over the brain surface.
  • Neurons in the developing brain. The thin brown fibres are nerve cells growing out over the brain surface.
  • Goblet cells are packed full of mucous globules (blue), which they release to provide lubrication and protection to the inner surfaces of the intestine and the respiratory system among others. The mucous globules are condensed inside the goblet cell but expand hugely once they are released, absorbing water within 20 milliseconds. This rapid release occurs in response to lots of different stimuli and allows the mucous to get to work instantly.
  • Microplasma