Regulating Collection

Metabolic enzyme, artwork
Metabolic enzyme. Computer artwork of aconitase (blue), in complex with ferritin messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA, red). Aconitase is involved in the citric acid cycle but here it is performing a

An engraving depicting a Fresnel echelon or lighthouse lens from the front and side
5311287 An engraving depicting a Fresnel echelon or lighthouse lens from the front and side. At A is a plano-convex lens a foot in diameter surrounded by glass rings whose curvature is calculated so

An engraving depicting a lighthouse optics, showing the light source surrounded by eight Fresnel echelon or lighthouse
5311286 An engraving depicting a lighthouse optics, showing the light source surrounded by eight Fresnel echelon or lighthouse lenses

Diving apparatus (litho)
6013625 Diving apparatus (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diving apparatus. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Police (b / w photo)
6013595 Police (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Police. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

A city policeman regulating traffic at the Mansion House (engraving)
3635129 A city policeman regulating traffic at the Mansion House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms 372 fol. 1v Monetary regulation, from Decrets de Gratien (vellum)
XIR183334 Ms 372 fol.1v Monetary regulation, from Decrets de Gratien (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Laon, France; French, out of copyright

The Development in the Construction of Submarines (litho)
1601035 The Development in the Construction of Submarines (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Development in the Construction of Submarines)

Supply Rating, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Supply Rating, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Regulating Petty Officer, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Regulating Petty Officer, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Testing weights and measures during the reign of Henry VII, England, 1497-1509. At bottom right measures which do not come up to standard are being burned

Giovanni Caselli (1815-1891). Pantelegraph. Colored engravin
Giovanni Caselli (1815-1891). Pantelegraph patented in 1861 for sending and receiving images over long distances through the telegraph. Colored engraving

Hands of a 82-year-old woman signing a living will, Germany

Merryweather fire engine indicator scale for regulating the angle and extension of the ladder

St. Louis regulating the rights of justice of the Counts of Artois (ink on paper)
XIR1272837 St. Louis regulating the rights of justice of the Counts of Artois (ink on paper) by French School, (13th century); Archives du Pas-de-Calais

TATA box-binding protein complex C017 / 7082
TATA box-binding protein complex. Molecular model showing a TATA box-binding protein (TBP, green) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow) and transcription factor IIB

TATA box-binding protein complex C017 / 7088
TATA box-binding protein complex. Molecular model showing a TATA box-binding protein (TBP, green) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow) and transcription factor IIB

TATA box-binding protein complex C017 / 7084
TATA box-binding protein complex. Molecular model showing a TATA box-binding protein (TBP, green) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow) and transcription factor IIB

TATA box-binding protein complex C014 / 0867
TATA box-binding protein complex. Molecular model showing a TATA box-binding protein (TBP, khaki) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Pho4 transcription factor bound to DNA C014 / 0861
Pho4 transcription factor bound to DNA. Molecular model showing phosphate system positive regulatory protein (Pho4) (blue and green) bound to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, red and purple)

TATA box-binding protein complex C017 / 7090
TATA box-binding protein complex. Molecular model showing a TATA box-binding protein (TBP, green) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, spheres) and transcription factor IIB

TATA box-binding protein complex C017 / 7085
TATA box-binding protein complex. Molecular model showing a TATA box-binding protein (TBP, green) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow) and transcription factor IIB

TATA box-binding protein complex C017 / 7083
TATA box-binding protein complex. Molecular model showing a TATA box-binding protein (TBP, green) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow) and transcription factor IIB

H-Ras p21 oncogene protein F006 / 9766
H-Ras p21 oncogene protein, molecular model. The Ras proteins are involved in transmitting signals within cells. Excessive signalling can lead to conditions such as cancer

H-Ras p21 oncogene protein F006 / 9763
H-Ras p21 oncogene protein, molecular model. The Ras proteins are involved in transmitting signals within cells. Excessive signalling can lead to conditions such as cancer

TATA box-binding protein complex F006 / 9551
TATA box-binding protein complex. Molecular model showing a yeast TATA box-binding protein (TBP) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, red and blue) and transcription factor IIA

TATA box-binding protein and DNA F006 / 9550
TATA box-binding protein and DNA. Molecular model showing a TATA box-binding protein (TBP) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, red and blue)

TATA box-binding protein complex F006 / 9534
TATA box-binding protein complex. Molecular model showing a yeast TATA box-binding protein (TBP) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, red and blue) and transcription factor IIB

Transcription factor and DNA molecule F006 / 9484
Transcription factor and DNA molecule. Molecular model of glucocorticoid receptor (GR) transcription factor protein (pink and blue) complexed with a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Retinoblastoma tumor suppressor molecule F006 / 9445
Retinoblastoma tumour suppressor. Molecular model of a retinoblastoma tumour suppressor (Rb) bound to a transcription factor E2F-1

Transcription factors bound to DNA F006 / 9349
Transcription factors bound to DNA. Molecular model of the Oct4 (pink) and Sox2 (green) transcription factors bound to a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, red and blue)

Pit-1 transcription factor bound to DNA F006 / 9242
Pit-1 transcription factor bound to DNA. Molecular model showing pituitary-specific positive transcription factor 1 (Pit-1) (yellow and pink) bound to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

TATA box-binding protein complex F006 / 9230
TATA box-binding protein complex. Molecular model showing a yeast TATA box-binding protein (TBP) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, red and blue) and transcription factor IIB

TATA box-binding protein complex C017 / 7089
TATA box-binding protein complex. Molecular model showing a TATA box-binding protein (TBP, green) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, spheres) and transcription factor IIB

Oct and Sox transcription factors. Molecular model of Sox2 (blue) and Oct4 (green) transcription factors bound to a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, pink and red)

MyoD muscle protein-DNA complex. Molecular model of the MyoD muscle protein (green and blue) bound to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, orange and green)

Pho4 transcription factor bound to DNA. Molecular model showing phosphate system positive regulatory protein (Pho4) (pink and green) bound to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

TATA box-binding protein complex C017 / 7087
TATA box-binding protein complex. Molecular model showing a TATA box-binding protein (TBP, green) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow) and transcription factor IIB

Transcription factor bound to DNA C014 / 0868
Transcription factor bound to DNA. Molecular model showing a MATa1/MATalpha2 homeodomain heterodimer (green and pink) in complex with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, orange and blue)

TATA box-binding protein complex C014 / 0879
TATA box-binding protein complex. Molecular model showing a TATA box-binding protein (TBP, lilac) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, green and red)

Thermostatic radiator valve. This is a self-regulating device that once set by hand adjusts itself to control the amount and temperature of the hot water flowing into the radiator

Insulin production, artwork
Insulin production. Computer artwork of the human pancreas (yellow) and an islet of Langerhans (green) producing the hormone insulin (small spheres)

Breathing and body temperature, artwork C013 / 5938
Breathing and body temperature. Computer artwork showing how breathing through the nose helps to regulate body temperature

Tryptophan repressor bound to DNA C015 / 6243
Tryptophan repressor bound to DNA. Molecular model of the tryptophan (trp) repressor (grey and green, and orange and yellow, across bottom) bound to DNA (deoxyribonucleic) molecules (blue and orange)

Tryptophan repressor bound to DNA C015 / 6242
Tryptophan repressor bound to DNA. Molecular model of the tryptophan (trp) repressor (purple and green, and pink and beige, across bottom) bound to DNA (deoxyribonucleic) molecules (blue and orange)

Computer processor fan. Close-up of the fan (red) used to cool the cpu (central processing unit) of a computer

Transcription factor and DNA molecule C015 / 5344
Transcription factor and DNA molecule. Molecular model of glucocorticoid receptor (GR) transcription factor protein (blue and purple) complexed with a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Transcription factor and DNA molecule C015 / 5343
Transcription factor and DNA molecule. Molecular model of glucocorticoid receptor (GR) transcription factor protein (yellow and green) complexed with a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

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"Regulating the intricate balance of life: from metabolic enzymes to city traffic" In a world governed by delicate mechanisms, regulation is key. Just like metabolic enzymes ensure our bodies function smoothly, there are various aspects of life that require careful control and guidance. From the Islets of Langerhans cells orchestrating insulin production to maintain blood sugar levels, to a city policeman regulating traffic at the Mansion House, these artworks depict different forms of regulation. As we dive deeper into history, we discover fascinating inventions such as the diving apparatus depicted in lithographs. These devices were designed to regulate oxygen supply underwater, allowing humans to explore uncharted depths with safety and precision. Regulation extends beyond physical realms; it also encompasses monetary systems. The vellum manuscript Ms 372 fol. 1v showcases monetary regulations from Decrets de Gratien during medieval times when weights and measures were meticulously tested under Henry VII's reign in England (1497-1509). Advancements in technology have further revolutionized regulation. Giovanni Caselli's Pantelegraph, captured in a colored engraving, was an early telegraphic device used for transmitting handwritten messages over long distances – an innovation that regulated communication across vast territories. Even fire engines had their own regulatory tools. The Merryweather fire engine indicator scale ensured firefighters could accurately measure water pressure during emergencies – another example of how precise regulation plays a crucial role in saving lives. Lastly, let us not forget about those who enforce regulations on a daily basis - the regulating petty officers portrayed in artwork by WA & AC Churchman from 1937. Their duty was to maintain order and discipline within military ranks while upholding rules and standards. From biological processes to urban chaos management or technological advancements shaping our world today – regulation remains an essential element for maintaining harmony amidst complexity.