The Nikon Small World Microphotography Competition – the premier scientific photography competition – is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. It marks 50 years of showcasing the fascinating blend of science and art through the lens of a microscope.
This year’s winner is Dr. Bruno Cisterna (assisted by Dr. Eric Vitriol of Augusta University) for his groundbreaking imaging of differentiated mouse brain tumor cells. These cells play a crucial role in studying diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by revealing how these diseases impact the cellular structure.
The top three positions were awarded to Dr. Marcel Clemens for his striking image of an electric arc, and Chris Romaine for his intricate portrayal of a cannabis plant leaf featuring unique bulb-like structures called trichomes.
The Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition is open to photography and video enthusiasts worldwide. It has been recognizing the best microscopic images for half a century.
Here are some highlights from this year’s competition:
Image of differentiation
Image of differentiation
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Source: www.sciencefocus.com
