Biochemical Collection

DNA transcription, molecular model

Caffeine crystals, light micrograph
Caffeine crystals. Polarised light micrograph of crystals of caffeine (1, 3, 7-trimethylxanthine). Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system increasing alertness and deferring fatigue

Anaesthetic inhibiting an ion channel C015 / 6718
Anaesthetic inhibiting an ion channel

Double-stranded RNA molecule. Computer model of the structure of double-stranded RNA (ribonucleic acid)

Immunoglobulin G antibody molecule. Computer model of the secondary structure of immunoglobulin G (IgG). This is the most abundant immunoglobulin and is found in all body fluids

DNA molecule, computer artwork. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is composed of two strands twisted into a double helix

DNA molecule. Computer artwork of a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) with the chemical formulas of its components

EDTA crystals, light micrograph
EDTA crystals. Polarised light micrograph of a section through ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) crystals. EDTA is used primarily for its effectiveness at binding metal ions (chelating)

Oxytocin hormone crystals, PLM C016 / 7196
Oxytocin. Polarised light micrograph (PLM) of crystals of the female hormone oxytocin. In women this hormone is secreted naturally by the pituitary gland

Watson and Crick, DNA discovers
Watson and Crick. Caricature of the molecular biologists and discoverers of the structure of DNA James Watson (born 1928, left) and Francis Crick (1916-2004), with their model of a DNA molecule

Isaac Asimov, US author and biochemist
Isaac Asimov. Caricature of the Soviet-born American science fiction writer and biochemist Isaac Asimov (1920-1992)

Metabolic enzyme, artwork
Metabolic enzyme. Computer artwork of aconitase (blue), in complex with ferritin messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA, red)

Secondary structure of proteins, artwork
Secondary structure of proteins, computer artwork. The secondary structure is the shape taken by the strands of proteins, which are biological polymers of amino acids

Cell membrane, artwork C013 / 7467
Computer artwork of a cutaway view of the human cell membrane. The cell Membrane is a complex part of the cell that controls what can get in and out of the cell

Brain protein research. Computer artwork of a brain and coloured dots from a protein microarray. Protein microarrays can be used to follow protein interactions

Computer artwork of a beta DNA segment and spheres
DNA molecule. Computer artwork of part of a strand of beta DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) seen on a background of spheres. The spheres may represent bacteria

Nucleotide base matrix. Computer artwork depicting a matrix of nucleotide bases: adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G) and thymine (T)

DNA molecule, computer model
DNA molecule. Computer artwork of the molecular structure of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). The DNA molecule is composed of two strands twisted into a double helix

Nucleosome molecule, computer model. A nucleosome is a subunit of chromatin, the substance that forms chromosomes

DNA molecule, abstract image
DNA molecule. Abstract computer artwork of a view along the inside of a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). DNA contains sections called genes that encode the bodys genetic information

DNA nucleosome, molecular model
DNA nucleosome. Molecular model of a nucleosome, the fundamental repeating unit used to package DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) inside cell nuclei

Oxytocin crystals, light micrograph
Oxytocin. Polarised light micrograph of crystals of the female hormone oxytocin. In women this hormone is secreted naturally by the pituitary gland

DNA molecule, artwork
DNA molecule. Computer artwork of a double stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule amongst clouds of swirling gas. DNA is composed of two strands twisted into a double helix

Vitamin B12, molecular model. Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) is an essential nutrient that humans are unable to produce and need to obtain from their diet

Caffeine drug molecule
Caffeine. Computer model of a molecule of the alkaloid, stimulant and legal drug caffeine. Caffeine is most often consumed in drinks like tea and coffee

Bacterial ribosome. Computer model showing the secondary structure of a 30S (small) ribosomal sub-unit from the bacteria Thermus thermophilus

HIV reverse transcription enzyme. Molecular models of the reverse transcriptase enzyme found in HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus)

Hepatitis C virus enzyme, molecular model
Hepatitis C virus enzyme. Molecular model of a genetic enzyme from the Hepatitis C virus. This enzyme is called HC-J4 RNA polymerase

Glutamine synthetase enzyme computer model. This is a ligase enzyme, which forms chemical bonds between molecules. The different colours show the different subunits that comprise the protein

Cortisol crystals, light micrograph
Cortisol crystals, polarised light micrograph. Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which sit on top of the kidneys

DNA, illustration
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule, computer illustration

Rosalind Franklin, British chemist
Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958), British chemist and X-ray crystallographer, holding a model of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

PLM of crystals of testosterone
^BMale sex hormone.^b Polarised light micrograph of crystals of testosterone

RNA-editing enzyme, molecular model
RNA-editing enzyme

SARS coronavirus protein. Molecular model of the ORF-9b protein produced by the SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) coronavirus

Zinc fingers bound to a DNA strand, molecular model. The double helix of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, red and yellow) is seen here with two Zif268 proteins (blue and green)

Insulin crystals, light micrograph C017 / 8249
Insulin. Polarised light micrograph (PLM) of crystals of the hormone insulin

DNA autoradiogram, artwork. Autoradiograms show the order of nucleotide bases (basic building blocks) in a sample of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Shared DNA in humans and chimps, art
Shared DNA between humans and chimps, conceptual artwork. The humans look surprised to see the chimp so close to them in the double helix of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Computer artwork of DNA replication
DNA replication. Computer artwork depicting DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) replication. This segment of DNA is being " unzipped" to form a Y-shaped replication fork

Collagen synthesis and assembly, artwork. At left is a fibroblast, the cell that synthesises helical protein chains of collagen (wavy lines)

RNA binding protein and mRNA complex

Capsaicin molecule
Capsaicin, molecular model. This chemical gives chilies their heat and causes a burning sensation when ingested

Oxytocin neurotransmitter molecule. Computer model showing the structure of the neurotransmitter and hormone Oxytocin

Silver birch twig, SEM
Silver birch twig. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a silver birch (Betula pendula) twig. At the centre of the twig (top centre left) is the pith

Januvia diabetes drug molecule
Januvia diabetes drug, molecular model. Januvia (sitagliptin) is a hypoglycaemic drug, one that reduces blood sugar levels

Praziquantel parasite drug. Computer model of a molecule of the drug praziquantel

Interferon molecule. Computer model showing the secondary structure of a molecule of interferon

Oxytocin hormone crystals, LM C016 / 7195
Oxytocin. Polarised light micrograph of crystals of the female hormone oxytocin. In women this hormone is secreted naturally by the pituitary gland

Myoglobin molecule C015 / 5702
Myoglobin molecule. Computer model showing the structure of a myoglobin molecule

Manganese superoxide dismutase enzyme F006 / 9423
Manganese superoxide dismutase enzyme, molecular model. This enzyme scavenges and decomposes the potentially toxic first reduction product, superoxide, of aerobic respiration

Cytochrome b5 molecule C015 / 6696
Cytochrome b5. Molecular model of cytochrome b5 from a cows liver

Z-DNA tetramer molecule C015 / 6557
Z-DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) tetramer, molecular model. DNA is composed of two strands twisted into a double helix. This is a tetramer of the molecule, containing four strands

Caffeine, molecular model. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (green), oxygen (red) and nitrogen (blue)

Mitochondrial DNA. Computer artwork of the genetic material (DNA, deoxyribonucleic acid) found in the cell structures called mitochondria

Vinegar production, 19th century cutaway artwork. This is a trickling method developed in 1823 by the German chemist Schutzenbach. The barrel is divided into three sections

Nerve damage and stem cells, artwork
Nerve damage and stem cells, computer artwork. Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can produce other types of cell when they divide

Cholera toxin, molecular model
Cholera toxin. Molecular model of the secondary structure of cholera enterotoxin (intestinal toxin). The molecule consists of two subunits, A (top) and B (bottom)

Progesterone hormone
Polarised light micrograph of crystals of progesterone. X 40

Isotretinoin anti-acne drug, molecular model. Atoms are represented as tubes and are colour- coded; carbon (yellow), hydrogen (white) and oxygen (red)

Mescaline hallucinogenic drug molecule
Mescaline hallucinogenic drug, molecular model

Valdecoxib anti-inflammatory drug
Valdecoxib, computer model. This drug was used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and menstrual symptoms under the trade name Bextra

Paclitaxel drug molecule
Paclitaxel. Computer model of a molecule of the drug paclitaxel. It is sold under the brand name Taxol. It is a chemotherapy drug, used to treat cancers

Human chromosomes, SEM C013 / 5002
Human chromosomes. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of human chromosomes prepared with the harlequin staining technique

Calcium ATPase ion pump, molecular model. This enzyme is found in muscle cell membranes, where it pumps calcium in and out of muscle cells and controls muscle contractions

Vitamin D3 Cholecalciferol molecular structure. Vitamin D3 Cholecalciferol skeletal chemical formula. Chemical molecular formulas Vitamin D3 Cholecalciferol molecular structure

Dopamine and dopamine receptor, molecular model Molecular model of a dopamine molecule (red) approaching a dopamine receptor D1 (blue) in a cell membrane (orange)

International biohazard symbol warning of a potential biological hazard. This symbol is used worldwide in laboratories and on containers where biologically active agents are present

Argonaute protein molecule F006 / 9526
Argonaute protein, molecular model. This protein forms the RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC) along with a small interfering RNA (ribonucleic acid) molecule

TFAM transcription factor bound to DNA C015 / 7059
TFAM transcription factor bound to DNA, molecular model. Human mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM, green) bound to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, blue and pink)

Insulin production plant C017 / 9435
Insulin production plant. Worker in the reactor room of a factory producing genetically engineered insulin. Photographed at the Novouralsk Medsintez Plant, Novouralsk, Sverdlov Oblast, Russia

Adenovirus hexon protein, molecular model. Hexon proteins are part of the protein coat or shell (capsid) of adenoviruses

Vitamin B12 injection, conceptual artwork
Vitamin B12 injection, conceptual composite artwork

DNA by tunnelling microscope
False-colour scanning tunnelling micrograph (STM) of DNA. A sample of uncoated, double-stranded DNA was dissolved in a salt solution & deposited on graphite prior to being imaged in air by the STM

DNA strands, illustration
DNA strands. Computer illustration showing the structure of double stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecules. DNA is composed of two strands twisted into a double helix

DNA structure, artwork C017 / 7218
DNA structure. Computer artwork showing the structure of a double stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule (right) and its components (left)

Argonaute protein and microRNA F006 / 9752
Argonaute protein. Molecular model of human argonaute-2 protein complexed with microRNA (micro ribonucleic acid). This protein is part of the RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC)

Isocitrate dehydrogenase kinase F006 / 9698
Isocitrate dehydrogenase kinase. Molecular model of isocitrate dehydrogenase kinase phosphatase (AceK) complexed with its substrate isocitrate dehydrogenase (ICDH)

Immunoglobulin G antibody and egg white F006 / 9682
Immunoglobulin G and egg white. Molecular model of an immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody bound to a molecule of egg white. This is the most abundant immunoglobulin and is found in all body fluids

Cytochrome P450 complex F006 / 9669
Cytochrome P450 complex. Molecular model of a complex composed of cytochrome P450, carbon monoxide and camphor

Thrombin protein, molecular model F006 / 9603
Thrombin protein, molecular model. Thrombin is an enzyme involved in the blood coagulation (clotting) process

Succinyl-CoA synthetase enzyme F006 / 9592
Succinyl-CoA synthetase bound to GTP, molecular model. Also known as succinyl coenzyme A synthetase (SCS), this enzyme catalyses the reversible reaction between succinyl-CoA and succinic acid

RNA-induced silencing complex F006 / 9586
RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), molecular model. This complex consists of a bacterial argonaute protein (top) bound to a small interfering RNA (siRNA) molecule (red and blue)

Foot-and-mouth disease virus F006 / 9556
Foot-and-mouth disease virus. Molecular model of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus (Aphtae epizooticae) protein coat (capsid)

All products are expertly crafted, using premium materials, tailored to your specifications and promptly shipped

"Unveiling the Intricacies of Biochemical World: From Anaesthetic Inhibiting Ion Channels to DNA Discoveries" Delving into the depths wonders, scientists have uncovered an anaesthetic that inhibits an ion channel (C015 / 6718), shedding light on new possibilities for pain management. The enigmatic double-stranded RNA molecule reveals its secrets, captivating researchers with its role in gene regulation and potential therapeutic applications. Peering into the intricate world of DNA transcription through a molecular model, scientists unravel the mysteries behind genetic information transfer and cellular function. Captured under a microscope's gaze, caffeine crystals dazzle with their vibrant beauty, reminding us of this ubiquitous stimulant's impact on our daily lives. The iconic DNA molecule stands tall as a symbol of life's blueprint, holding within it the key to our genetic heritage and evolutionary history. Immunoglobulin G antibody molecule emerges as a formidable defender against pathogens, showcasing nature's ingenious immune system at work. Through mesmerizing crystal formations seen under intense magnification, EDTA crystals reveal their significance in chelation therapy and metal ion sequestration processes. Oxytocin hormone crystals shimmer like precious gems when observed through polarized light microscopy (PLM C016 / 7196), highlighting its crucial role in social bonding and reproductive functions. Watson and Crick forever etched their names in scientific history by unravelling the structure of DNA; their groundbreaking discovery paved the way for countless advancements in genetics research. Celebrated author Isaac Asimov not only captivated readers with his science fiction tales but also left an indelible mark as a biochemist who popularized complex scientific concepts for all to comprehend and appreciate. Artistic renditions bring metabolic enzymes to life as they orchestrate vital chemical reactions within cells – true catalysts that drive life's intricate processes.