Picture perfect: IMAGE OF BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER IN A LIVE ZEBRAFISH EMBRYO TAKES FIRST PLACE IN NIKON SMALL WORLD 2012 PHOTOMICROGRAPHY COMPETITION

摘要

Nikon has announced the winners of the 2012 Small World Photomicrography Competition, with this year's top honours going to Dr Jennifer Peters and Dr Michael Taylor of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Their photomicrograph "The blood-brain barrier in a live zebrafish embryo" is believed to be the first-ever image showing the formation of the blood-brain barrier in a live animal. Nikon Small World recognizes excellence in photomicrography, honouring Drs Peters and Taylor along with 97 other winners from around the world - some of whom won multiple times -who submitted images that showcase the delicate balance between outstanding scientific technique and exquisite artistic quality.