Research assistant at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Geoffrey Grandjean, obtained this image showing human ovarian cancer cells stained for DNA (red) and microtubules (green), during an siRNA screening. The particular gene knockdown in this screen disrupted cell division, causing the giant cell in the middle to grow very large. 2011 IN CELL ANALYZER IMAGE COMPETITION
This spring, visitors to New York City’s Times Square will be treated to a stunning show of fluorescent microscopy images flashing from NBC Universal’s high-definition screen. From April 20 to 22, snapshots of human muscle, ovarian cancer, and embryonic cells will share the much-coveted ad real estate with high-end fashion and entertainment billboards.
Three regional winners of the 2011 IN Cell Analyzer Image Competition, which were announced yesterday (February 2), will be featured. “Every year we are excited by the quality and diversity of the images submitted and this year was no exception.,” says Nick Thomas, principal scientist at GE and one of the judges in the competition.
The "Americas" winner is an image of cell division gone awry: a giant human ovarian cancer cell ...
