Helicobacter pylori bacterium, colored transmission electron micrograph (TEM)
by Science Photo Library - HEATHER DAVIES
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Helicobacter pylori bacterium, colored transmission electron micrograph (TEM)
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Science Photo Library - HEATHER DAVIES
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Helicobacter pylori bacterium, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). Formerly known as Campylobacter pyloridis, this Gram-negative spiral-shaped bacterium has flagella (hair-like strands), which are used for locomotion. It is found in the mucus lining of the stomach and is a common cause of gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining) and stomach ulcers. Magnification: x14,000 when printed 10 centimetres tall.
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December 29th, 2023
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