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Invisible to the naked eye: 15 gorgeous images captured under a microscope


The Nikon Small World Competition celebrates its 50th year.

A groundbreaking image of mouse brain tumor cells took top honors at the 2024 Nikon Small World Competition. “This image reveals how disruptions in the cell’s cytoskeleton–the structural framework and ‘highways’ known as microtubules–can lead to diseases like Alzheimer’s and ALS,” a press release explains. Organizers call the awards the “leading forum for recognizing the art, proficiency, and photographic excellence involved in photomicrography.”

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