Tablet computer showing MRI brain scan
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Tablet computer showing MRI brain scan
Tablet computer showing conceptual artwork of an avian influenza (flu) virus. A virus is a tiny pathogenic particle comprising genetic material enclosed in a protein coat. The coat contains surface proteins (spikes). Flu viruses have two types of surface protein, called haemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N). These exist in several subtypes, only some of which are pathogenic in humans. The current bird flu that is endemic in birds is H5N1. The surface proteins are essential for the life cycle of the virus. Haemagglutinin allows the virus to bind to and enter a host cell, where the virus uses the cells machinery to create more copies of the virus. Neuraminidase allows the new virus particles to exit the cell, so that they can infect others
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This print showcases the incredible capabilities of modern technology in the field of biology. A tablet computer takes center stage, displaying a mesmerizing MRI brain scan on its sleek touch screen. However, it is not just any ordinary brain scan that graces this display; it is a conceptual artwork representing an avian influenza (flu) virus. The intricate details of this minuscule pathogenic particle are brought to life through the artist's skillful interpretation. Enclosed within a protein coat, the genetic material of the virus hides beneath its surface proteins or spikes. These spikes consist of two types: haemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N). Together, they play crucial roles in the virus's life cycle. Haemagglutinin allows the virus to bind and infiltrate host cells, where it hijacks their machinery to replicate itself relentlessly. Neuraminidase then facilitates the exit of newly formed viral particles from infected cells, enabling them to spread and infect others. This thought-provoking image serves as a reminder of both our technological advancements and our ongoing battle against infectious diseases like avian flu. It highlights how tablets have become indispensable tools for researchers and scientists in studying viruses' behavior and developing strategies to combat them effectively. With its white background emphasizing clarity and precision, this illustration captures not only scientific knowledge but also artistic expression at its finest. It symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of understanding microscopic worlds that hold immense power over our health and well-being.
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