Neural progenitor cell differentiation C018 / 8758
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Neural progenitor cell differentiation C018 / 8758
Neural progenitor cell differentiation. Fluorescence light micrograph of neural progenitor cells that have been grown in a medium that is selective for astrocytes for three weeks. Neural progenitor cells are able to differentiate into neurons (nerve cells) or support cells (glial cells), which include astrocytes. Astrocytes have been stained orange and neural progenitor cells green. Cell nuclei are blue. Neural progenitor cells are a potential source of cells to replace damaged or lost brain cells
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© Carol N. Ibe and Eugene O. Major/NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Adult Stem Cell Astrocyte Culture Cultured Development Differentiating Differentiation Fluorescence Micrograph Fluorescence Microscope Glial Cell Neuroscience Nuclei Biochemical Biochemistry Light Micrograph Light Microscope Nervous System Neurology
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This print showcases the fascinating process of neural progenitor cell differentiation. In this image, taken by Carol N. Ibe and Eugene O. Major from the National Institutes of Health, we are presented with a fluorescence light micrograph that reveals neural progenitor cells grown in a specialized medium selective for astrocytes over a period of three weeks. Neural progenitor cells possess an incredible ability to transform into either neurons or support cells known as glial cells, which include astrocytes. The orange staining beautifully highlights these astrocytes, while the green color represents the neural progenitor cells themselves. Additionally, the blue hues indicate the presence of cell nuclei. The potential significance of neural progenitor cells lies in their capacity to replace damaged or lost brain cells. This makes them an invaluable resource for neurology and neuroscience research aimed at understanding and treating various neurological conditions. Set against a striking black background, this visually stunning image captures both the complexity and beauty inherent in cellular biology. It serves as a reminder that within our own bodies exists an intricate world waiting to be explored under the lens of science.
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