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Scientific research today occurs on a massive scale, but what’s the most important thing to focus on; the thing that benefits us or the world in the most significant way? Cancer cures, clean energy and water purification are all at the forefront of today’s work, but what would matter most in your opinion? Take a moment to think, and leave your answer here.
Pollen Mix-up|Cell
The examination and study of pollen through advanced microscopy techniques can uncover tremendous variations in shape, size, and delivery mechanisms of plant genetic material. The fields of plant biology and genetics and the study of pollen residue, palynology, are rapidly expanding.
A mix of various pollens has been acetolyzed to remove cytoplasm and pollen-kit in order to reveal the intricate wall structures. Image is shown at 750x/20 µm using an SEM (Colorized by Cell Press Art Department).
Image by: Louisa Howard, Dartmouth E.M. Facility, Dartmouth College
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