Strain Collection (#8)

H1N1 flu virus particles, SEM
H1N1 flu virus particles (virions, orange) on a cell (green), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is the Neurotrophic Wilson-Smith (NWS) strain of an influenza A virus subtype H1N1

Mycobacterium bovis, TEM
Mycobacterium bovis. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a group of M. bovis bacteria. It is a Gram-positive, aerobic, non- motile bacterium. M. bovis is a variant of M

Tuberculosis vaccine bacteria, SEM
Tuberculosis vaccine bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the Gram-positive rod-shaped (bacillus) Mycobacterium bovis bacteria

S. maltophilia bacteria, TEM
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia bacteria, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This aerobic Gram-negative bacterium, previously known as Pseudomonas maltophilia

Fractured bolts. Close-up of the ends of a number of threaded steel rods, showing where they have snapped, due to the application of excessive stress

Coal Merchant, showing a classic example of a leather back support, which enabled such potentially heavy and awkward loads to be transported

Cholera in Egypt
Scene in the courtyard of a house in Cairo. The patients were laid in the courtyard partly because of the cooler temperatures and also because the occupants were afraid of infection

German Shepherd Beowulf

A caver in Easegill Caverns in the Yorkshire Dales, UK
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Tug O War / Fortune Mag
One of a Tug o War team taking the strain

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"Strain: A Captivating Exploration of Physical and Emotional Turmoil" Running injuries, conceptual artwork: In the race against time, our bodies can sometimes bear the strain of our ambitions. Body pain, artwork: Every ache and twinge tells a story of resilience and endurance in the face of physical strain. German Shepherd Horand: Even the strongest creatures can experience strain; their determination to protect often comes at a cost. Lower back pain, conceptual artwork: The weight we carry on our shoulders can manifest as an invisible burden that strains us from within. Upper back pain, conceptual artwork: As life's pressures mount upon us, they settle heavily upon our backs like an unwelcome guest causing strain. Flu virus particle, artwork F008 / 3245: Tiny but mighty, these microscopic invaders put immense strain on our immune systems as they wage war within us. Calculating Horse Power / W H Robinson: Straining every muscle and sinew to harness raw power is a testament to human ingenuity and ambition. Neck pain, conceptual artwork: The tension that grips our necks reflects the emotional burdens we carry—a silent reminder of unseen strains endured daily. A caver in Kingsdale master cave, Yorkshire Dales, UK (repeated twice): Exploring uncharted depths tests not only physical strength but also mental fortitude as one navigates through dark tunnels under tremendous strain. Australian General Electric Advertisement: More and more married men are taking up weightlifting. Out of the nine weightlifters who push their limits, Their muscles bulge with strength, Their sweat dripping with determination, Each rep represents another moment where they defy mediocrity, Straining for greatness amidst their busy lives.