Neurological Collection

Motor homunculus model. Parts of the body are sized according to how much space the brain gives to controlling the movement of that part of the body

Cerebellum tissue, light micrograph
Cerebellum tissue. Confocal light micrograph of a section through the cerebellum of the brain. Purkinje cells, a type of neuron (nerve cell), are red

Brain pathways

Brain fibres, DTI MRI scan C017 / 7099
Brain fibres. 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of nerve pathways in the brain. The pathways are highlighted in green and blue. The brain is seen from the front

Brain blood vessels, 3D angiogram C007 / 1981
Brain blood vessels. Coloured 3D lateral angiogram (blood vessel X-ray) of the blood vessels in the brain of a healthy 32-year-old

Purkinje nerve cells in the cerebellum
Purkinje cells in the cerebellum. Fluorescent light micrograph of Purkinje cells (green) in the cerebellum of the brain. Purkinje nerve cells have a flask-like body from which numerous highly

Brain fibres, DTI MRI scan C017 / 7035
Brain fibres. 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of nerve pathways in the brain. The pathways are highlighted in blue

Motor and sensory homunculi
Sensory and motor homunculi. Computer artwork of a motor homunculus (left) and a sensory homunculus (right). Parts of the body are sized according to how much space the brain gives to processing

Nerve and glial cells, light micrograph
Nerve and glial cells, fluorescence light micrograph. These are neural stem cells that have differentiated into neurons (nerve cells, blue) and glial cells (support cells, red)

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

Hippocampus brain tissue
Hippocampus tissue. Light micrograph of a sagittal (side view) section through the hippocampus of the brain showing the nerve cells within it

Nerve cell, SEM
Nerve cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a nerve cell (neuron). Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS)

Synapse nerve junction, TEM
Synapse. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a synapse, a junction between two nerve cells, in the brain. At a synapse an electrical signal is transmitted from one cell to the next in

Brain anatomy, MRI scan
Brain anatomy. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the human head from the side. The sagittal scan has halved the brain, revealing the internal anatomy

Brain tissue blood supply. Light micrograph of a section through cortex tissue from a brain, showing the blood vessels (branching) that supply it

Nervous system. Computer artwork of the principle nerve pathways of the human body. The brain (top centre) and the spinal cord (down centre) comprise the central nervous system (CNS)

Nerve cell. Computer artwork of a nerve cell, also called a neuron. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Brain surface, SEM
Brain surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a brain ventricle. Ventricles are cavities within the brain that are continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord

Basal ganglia, artwork
Basal ganglia. Computer artwork of the human brain, showing some of the structures that make up the basal ganglia (basal nuclei, pink)

Glial stem cell culture, light micrograph
Glial stem cell culture. Fluorescent light micrograph of glial stem cells producing the protein NG2 (red) as they mature. These stem cells can differentiate into several types of glial cells

Cerebral cortex nerve cells. Confocal light micrograph of neurons (nerve cells, red) and glial cells (support cells, gold) from the cerebral cortex

Purkinje nerve cells in the cerebellum
Purkinje cells in the cerebellum. Fluorescent light micrograph of Purkinje cells (green) in the cerebellum of the brain. Purkinje nerve cells have a flask-like body from which numerous highly

Regenerating nerve cell, TEM
Regenerating nerve cell. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a nerve axon (blue) regenerating within a Schwann cell (light brown)

Myelination of nerve fibres, TEM
Myelination of nerve fibres. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Schwann cells (blue, with brown nuclei) insulating nerve fibres (axons, pink) with a myelin sheath

Cerebellum structure, light micrograph
Cerebellum structure. Fluorescent light micrograph of a section through the cerebellum of the brain. The cerebellum comprises three main layers

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

Neural stem cell culture. Fluorescent light micrograph of a group of neural stem cells (neurosphere) in culture. Neural stem cells are able to differentiate into neurons (nerve cells)

Regenerating nerve cell, TEM
Regenerating nerve cell. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a nerve axon (yellow) regenerating within a Schwann cell (blue). The Schwann cells nucleus is black

Motor neurons, light micrograph. Motor neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Cerebellum tissue, light micrograph
Cerebellum tissue. Confocal light micrograph of a section through the cerebellum of the brain showing two types of glial cells (support cells); astrocytes (star-shaped)

Brain motor cortex pathways, artwork C016 / 6532
Brain motor cortex pathways. Artwork of a sectioned human brain, brainstem and spinal cord, showing neural pathways (red and blue) from the motor cortex of the brain

Bacterial meningitis, MRI scan
Bacterial meningitis. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of an axial section through the brain of a 16-year-old patient

Brain neuron. Computer reconstruction of a medium spiny neuron from the basal ganglia of the brain. Neurons (nerve cells) are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system

Cerebellum tissue, light micrograph
Cerebellum tissue. Confocal light micrograph of a section through the cerebellum of the brain. Purkinje cells, a type of neuron (nerve cell), are red

Normal human brain, MRI scan C016 / 8845
Brain. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through a patients head showing a healthy human brain

Phantom pain after amputation, artwork
Phantom pain after amputation. Artwork of a man experiencing phantom pain (red flash) from his amputated hand (left). This is caused by stimuli to the motor and pre-motor cortical areas of his brain

Nerve cell, TEM
Nerve cell. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a nerve cell body in cross- section. The cell has a large nucleus (yellow) and inner nucleolus (red)

Nerve cells, abstract artwork
Nerve cells. Abstract computer artwork of nerve cells, or neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Myelination of nerve fibres, TEM
Myelination of nerve fibres. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Schwann cells (red, with blue nuclei) insulating nerve fibres (axons, orange) with a myelin sheath

Myelinated nerve, TEM
Myelinated nerve. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of myelinated nerve fibres and Schwann cells. Myelin (purple) is an insulating fatty layer that surrounds nerve fibres (axons)

Synapse nerve junctions, SEM
Synapse nerve junctions. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of nerve cells showing the synapses (junctions, bulges) between them

White matter fibres, DTI scan
White matter fibres. Coloured 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) scan of the brain, showing the bundles of white matter nerve fibres

Nerve cell, artwork F007 / 7448
Nerve cell, computer artwork

Brain activity, artwork F006 / 4594
Brain activity. Computer artwork of EEG (electroencephalogram) traces and a brain illustration. An EEG records the brains activity

Normal human brain, MRI scan C016 / 8850
Brain. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through a patients head showing a healthy human brain

Purkinje nerve cell, TEM C014 / 0583
Purkinje nerve cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a purkinje nerve cell (green) from the cerebellum of the brain, showing the cell body (centre) and its primary dendrite (cell process)

Brain anatomy. Computer artwork of strands of nerve cells (neurons) in front of an exploded view of the brain seen from behind

Brain. Computer artwork of a human brain inside the skull

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Neurological wonders unravel before our eyes as we delve into the intricate world of the brain. The Motor homunculus model, a representation of the body's motor functions within the brain, unveils the fascinating connection between mind and movement. Cerebellum tissue, captured in a light micrograph, showcases its remarkable structure responsible for coordination and balance. Through Brain fibres revealed by DTI MRI scan C017 / 7099, we witness the complex network that allows information to flow seamlessly throughout our minds. These Brain pathways pave the way for thoughts to travel and actions to be executed with precision. The Brain blood vessels depicted in a stunning 3D angiogram C007 / 1981 remind us of their vital role in nourishing this extraordinary organ. As we explore further, we encounter both Motor and sensory homunculi – visual representations highlighting how different regions of our bodies are represented within specific areas of our brains. Delving deeper into microscopic realms, Nerve and glial cells come alive under a light micrograph. Their intricate structures reveal their crucial roles in transmitting signals and supporting neuronal health. Synapse nerve junctions captured through TEM imagery demonstrate where these incredible cells communicate with one another. Surprisingly, even caffeine crystals make an appearance under a light microscope – reminding us that neurological effects can extend beyond what meets the eye. Zooming closer still reveals Nerve cells observed through SEM imaging; their unique shapes hint at their diverse functions within this awe-inspiring system. Finally, Hippocampus brain tissue takes center stage – known for its involvement in memory formation and spatial navigation. Its intricacies hold secrets waiting to be unlocked by dedicated researchers worldwide. As we uncover these neurological marvels piece by piece, it becomes evident that there is much more than meets the eye when it comes to understanding this enigmatic realm within each one of us - an endless source of fascination awaiting exploration.