Toxins Collection

Yellow lizard
Sherif Abdallah

Oil Refinery

Beadlet Anemone in rock pool with opened tentacles reaching for food Coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands
SAS-499 Beadlet Anemone - in rock pool with opened tentacles reaching for food Coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands, Scotland

Steam bath, satirical artwork
Steam bath. Satirical artwork showing a woman tending to a man who is enclosed in a steam bath container at a health resort

E. coli bacteria, SEM C016 / 9128
E. coli bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Escherichia coli bacteria (purple) attached to the remains of a dead cell. E

E. coli bacteria, SEM C016 / 9130
E. coli bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Escherichia coli bacteria (red) attached to the remains of a dead cell. E

E. coli bacteria, SEM C016 / 9127
E. coli bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Escherichia coli bacteria (green) attached to the remains of a dead cell. E

Liver anatomy, artwork C016 / 7001
Liver anatomy. Artwork of a frontal view of the liver, dissected to show some of its internal anatomy. The liver, subdivided into lobes, is the largest gland in the human body

E. coli induced cell death, SEM C016 / 3078
E. coli induced cell death. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a macrophage white blood cell (centre) that is being destroyed by toxins released by Escherichia coli (E)

E. coli induced cell death, SEM C016 / 3077
E. coli induced cell death. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a macrophage white blood cell (centre) that is being destroyed by toxins released by Escherichia coli (E)

Pore protein from staphylococcus aureus C013 / 9380
Structure of staphylococcal alpha-hemolysin, a heptameric transmembrane pore. Computer artwork of the ribbon structure of the pore forming-toxin from the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus

Pore protein from staphylococcus aureus C013 / 9378
Structure of staphylococcal alpha-hemolysin, a heptameric transmembrane pore. Computer artwork of the ribbon structure of the pore forming-toxin from the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus

Pore protein from staphylococcus aureus C013 / 9379
Structure of staphylococcal alpha-hemolysin, a heptameric transmembrane pore. Computer artwork of the ribbon structure of the pore forming-toxin from the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus

Pore protein from staphylococcus aureus C013 / 9377
Structure of staphylococcal alpha-hemolysin, a heptameric transmembrane pore. Computer artwork of the ribbon structure of the pore forming-toxin from the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus

Ornithogalum plant, 16th century
Ornithogalum plant. 16th-century artwork of a plant from the genus Ornithogalum. These plants grow from a bulb (lower right), and have grass-like leaves and star-shaped white flowers

Saturniid caterpillars (family Saturniidae) with venomous spines. Photographed in rainforest near Iquitos, Peru

Liver, artwork. The liver is the largest gland in the human body and the largest internal organ. It plays a vital role in metabolism, storing nutrients in forms such as glycogen

Anthrax lethal factor protein
Anthrax lethal factor, molecular model. Lethal factor (LF) is one of the toxins produced by spores of the bacterium Bacillis anthracis

Pore forming bacterial toxin. Computer model showing the molecular structure of the bacterial toxin pneumolysin. Pneumolysin is a pore forming toxin (PFT)

Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana)
Pokeweed fruits (Phytolacca americana) ripening. This plant contains toxins which are poisonous to mammals. It is used in herbal medicine to treat illnesses associated with a compromised immune

Wasp sting, light micrograph
Wasp sting. Light micrograph of the dissected stinging apparatus of a worker wasp (Vespula germanica). In this preparation the three parts of the shaft of the sting have separated into the two

Beadlet Anemone with half opened tentacles together with common limpet, snails
SAS-427 Beadlet Anemone - with half opened tentacles together with common limpet (patella vulgata), snails, acorn barnacles and algae in rock pool Coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands

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"Toxins: Unseen Threats Lurking in Our Environment" A haunting silhouette against the sunset, an oil refinery releases toxic fumes into the atmosphere, reminding us of the hidden dangers that surround us. In a mesmerizing rock pool near Elgol, Isle of Skye, a Beadlet Anemone extends its tentacles towards food, unaware of the toxins that may be lurking nearby. The Berkeley Pit in Butte, Montana stands as a stark reminder of human activities gone awry - an abandoned copper mine turned toxic wasteland. Underneath the microscope's lens, E. Coli bacteria reveal their sinister nature - tiny organisms capable of causing severe illness and even death. Delicate yet deadly, E. coli-induced cell death is captured in stunning detail under SEM microscopy - a chilling glimpse into the destructive power of these microscopic invaders. Through intricate artwork depicting liver anatomy, we gain insight into how our bodies combat toxins and strive to maintain health amidst constant exposure to harmful substances. Pore proteins from Staphylococcus aureus are unveiled through scientific imagery; these minuscule structures play a role in spreading infection and releasing dangerous toxins within our bodies. In this captivating collection of images and descriptions lies a cautionary tale about toxins – silent threats that exist both naturally and as byproducts of human activity. From industrial pollution to microscopic pathogens like E. coli, they permeate our environment with potentially devastating consequences for both ecosystems and human health alike. As we navigate this world filled with unseen dangers, it becomes crucial to understand these toxins' presence and take proactive measures to protect ourselves and safeguard our planet from their insidious effects.