2013 Photomicrography Competition

The explosive dynamics of sugar transport in fat cells

Dr. James Burchfield

Affiliation
The Garvan Institute
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Technique

Live Cell Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence

The explosive dynamics of sugar transport in fat cells. Sugar transporters move rapidly within cells to provide energy when required. This is disrupted in diseases like diabetes.

Nerve and muscle thin section

Dr. David Ward

Affiliation
www.dgward.com
Oakdale, California, USA
Technique
Brightfield, Image Stacking
Magnification
40x

Crystal formation of sulfosalicylic acid, a chemical used in medicine

Thomas Balla

Location
Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
Technique
Polarized Light
Magnification
200x