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It's NOT rocket science.

Author name: 
Dr Janice Murray
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

It's NOT rocket science.

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