Biotechnology,_systems_biology,_artificial_cells_(5940428301).jpg


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Electric eel anatomy: The first detail shows stacks of electrocytes, cells linked in series (to build up voltage) and parallel (to build up current). Second detail shows an individual cell with ion channels and pumps penetrating the membrane. Final detail shows an individual ion channel.

Credit: Daniel Zukowski, Yale University

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Source Biotechnology, systems biology, artificial cells
Author National Institute of Standards and Technology

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This image was originally posted to Flickr by National Institute of Standards and Technology at https://flickr.com/photos/63059536@N06/5940428301 . It was reviewed on 7 September 2016 by FlickreviewR and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the United States Government Work.

7 September 2016

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