#hela cell

[seewithyoureyes]

Imagine something small enough to float on a particle of dust that holds the keys to understanding cancer, virology, and genetics. Luckily for us, such a thing exists in the form of trillions upon trillions of human, lab-grown cells called HeLa. But where did we get these cells? Robin Bulleri tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, a woman whose DNA led to countless cures, patents, and discoveries.

[theartmuseumoflifescience]

Time-lapse imaging of autophagy [DALGreen- Autophagy Detection :Dojindo]

[theartmuseumoflifescience]

Apoptosis in 10 sec

[bio-matter]

[Salmonella exploits the host endolysosomal tethering factor HOPS complex to promote its intravacuolar replication

Saastha Sindhwani et al (2017), PLOS Pathogens https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat....

Our findings suggest that Salmonella recruits the host late endosomal and lysosomal membrane fusion machinery to its vacuolar niche for access to host membrane and nutrients, ensuring its intracellular survival and replication.]

[coverspy]

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca Skloot (F, 20s, ombre hair, nose ring, gray coat with brooch, C train)

[odonataphotos]

And this is how you get a composed fluorescence microscopic photograph of a cancer cell

[exoticmatter]

[lostfriendshipsociety]

In loving memory of a phenomenal woman, wife and mother who touched the lives of many. Here lies Henrietta Lacks (HeLa). Her immortal cells will continue to help mankind forever. Eternal Love and Admiration, From Your Family.

-- Inscription of headstone donated in 2010 for the previously unmarked grave of Henrietta Lacks