Science Is Beautiful: The Human Body Under the Microscope

Science Is Beautiful: The Human Body Under the Microscope 

by Colin Salter 

Language: English 

London: Pavilion Books, 2014. 

191 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. 

ISBN: 9781849941921, 1849941920 

Summary: Take a fantastic journey through the human body, thanks to the magic of technology and the most spectacular microscopic images ever created. These pictures, as beautiful as any art, provide a window into the wonder of our brains, the work of a white blood cell, the power of hormones, the tiny hairs on our arms, the movement of human cancer cells, the jagged edges of caffeine crystals, and more. Enjoy the collection purely as a visual voyage or as a means of understanding the science behind the images--which all include the scale of the photography as well as the scientific details in laymans terms

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Science Is Beautiful: Disease and Medicine: Under the Microscope

Science Is Beautiful: Disease and Medicine: Under the Microscope 

by Colin Salter 

Language: English 

London [England]: Batsford, 2017. 

191 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. 

ISBN: 9781849944410, 1849944415 

Summary: "The microscopic world is profoundly fascinating - and also beautiful. This stunning collection unearths some of the most wonderful microscopic images of human and animal disease and medicine ever made possible by technology in unprecedented detail. Understand the science behind the image - whether it's the effect of malaria on a red blood cell, the presence of E. coli bacteria on a dollar bill, morphine crystals or the bubonic plague carried by a flea. Each micrograph is accompanied by simple explanations of the cells or chemicals shown, as well as descriptions of the history behind each disease and cure. Discover how some of the most devastating diseases can be incredibly beautiful up close, and find out more about the microscopic battlegrounds within our bodies."--Back cover