Zeiss LSM 880 Microscope with Airyscan
Rachel Braz Arcanjo
Romana Nowak Laboratory
Funded by the National Institutes of Health and Science Without Borders
This amorphous clump of cells is actually a mouse embryo in one of the earliest stages of development. The rainbow of colors mark different cell components and types within the embryo; by visually identifying them, scientists can track the effects of exposure to MEHP, a chemical used in plastics manufacture that can interfere with hormonal signaling and might impact healthy development in utero.