It's NOT rocket science.
Affiliation:
University of Edinburgh
Description:
The inside surface of the gut is covered in millions of tiny structures called villi. This image shows a single villus covered in specialised mucus secreting cells called goblet cells. Anchored into the wall of the gut by structures known as crypts, anti-microbial cells named Paneth cells are also visible.
Equipment used:
Confocal microscope
