Tail Fibres Collection

Bacteriophage P22, artwork C016 / 9334
Bacteriophage P22. Computer artwork of an enterobacteria phage P22 particle. A bacteriophage, or phage, is a virus that infects bacteria. Enterobacteria P22 infects Salmonella typhimurium bacteria

Bacteriophage T4, artwork C016 / 8968
Bacteriophage T4. Computer artwork of an enterobacteria phage T4 particle. A bacteriophage, or phage, is a virus that infects bacteria. Enterobacteria T4 infects Escherichia coli bacteria

Bacteriophage P22, artwork C016 / 9333
Bacteriophage P22. Computer artwork of an enterobacteria phage P22 particle. A bacteriophage, or phage, is a virus that infects bacteria. Enterobacteria P22 infects Salmonella typhimurium bacteria

Bacteriophage T4, artwork C016 / 8969
Bacteriophage T4. Computer artwork of an enterobacteria phage T4 particle. A bacteriophage, or phage, is a virus that infects bacteria. Enterobacteria T4 infects Escherichia coli bacteria

Bacteriophage T4, artwork C016 / 8970
Bacteriophage T4. Computer artwork of an enterobacteria phage T4 particle. A bacteriophage, or phage, is a virus that infects bacteria. Enterobacteria T4 infects Escherichia coli bacteria

Bacteriophage T4, artwork C016 / 8971
Bacteriophage T4. Computer artwork of an enterobacteria phage T4 particle on teh surface of a cell. A bacteriophage, or phage, is a virus that infects bacteria

Bacteriophage T4, artwork C016 / 8967
Bacteriophage T4. Computer artwork of an enterobacteria phage T4 particle. A bacteriophage, or phage, is a virus that infects bacteria. Enterobacteria T4 infects Escherichia coli bacteria

Bacteriophage P22, artwork C016 / 9335
Bacteriophage P22. Computer artwork of an enterobacteria phage P22 particle. A bacteriophage, or phage, is a virus that infects bacteria. Enterobacteria P22 infects Salmonella typhimurium bacteria

Viruses, artwork
Viruses. Computer artwork showing three typical virus shapes: helical (blue), bacteriophage (red), and icosahedral (green)

Bacteriophages, artwork
Bacteriophages, computer artwork. A bacteriophage, or phage, is a virus that infects bacteria. It consists of an icosahedral (20-sided) head (top), which contains the genetic material

Bacteriophage, artwork
Bacteriophage, computer artwork. A bacteriophage, or phage, is a virus that infects bacteria. It consists of an icosahedral (20-sided) head (top), which contains the genetic material

T4 bacteriophage, artwork

Virus structures, artwork
Virus structures. Computer artwork showing the structure of three different types of virus: bacteriophage (upper right), enveloped icosahedral (lower left) and naked icosahedral (lower right)

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"Unveiling the Marvels of Tail Fibres: A Glimpse into Bacteriophage Warfare" In the microscopic world of bacteriophages, tail fibres play a crucial role in their relentless pursuit to conquer bacteria. These slender appendages are like deadly weapons, enabling these viral predators to attach themselves firmly onto their unsuspecting hosts. Take, for instance, the Bacteriophage T4 with its captivating artwork C016 / 8972. Its intricate tail fibres extend outward like delicate tendrils, ready to latch onto bacterial cells and inject their genetic material inside. Similarly, its counterpart Bacteriophage P22 (artwork C016 / 9334) showcases an array of elegant tail fibres poised for action. Captured through powerful electron microscopy techniques such as TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy), we witness the intense battle between bacteriophages and bacteria in images like "Bacteriophages attacking bacteria" (TEM C016 / 9434). The sheer determination of these phages is evident as they deploy their remarkable tail fibres to immobilize and invade bacterial fortresses. The artwork series featuring Bacteriophage T4 (C016 / 8968-8971) provides us with a closer look at this viral predator's arsenal. Each image reveals different stages of attack – from initial attachment to successful invasion – all made possible by the versatile nature of its tail fibres. With every encounter, these phage warriors prove that size does not matter when it comes to overpowering bacteria. As we delve deeper into this microscopic realm, artworks such as C016 / 8967-8974 showcase the diversity and complexity of tail fibre structures across various bacteriophages. Each unique design reflects millions of years' worth of evolution honed specifically for efficient host recognition and infection. Tail fibres serve as a testament to nature's ingenuity in creating formidable viral predators.