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Microscopy image of the gastric glands of the lining of the stomach, courtesy of Dr R W Banks

Exhibition - Art Inspired by Science

1 April - 30 April 2025, Botanic Garden Café Let us know what you think

Information about the scientific images

The biological images on display were collected by Dr Robert Banks during a career teaching and researching at the forefront of his field. His research into comparative neuroscience explores the structures and processes at the junction between muscle and nerve cells and is internationally celebrated. For more information about Dr Banks's research, explore the links below to his recent publications and review articles below.

 

Images 

 

Microscopy image of the gastric glands of the lining of the stomach, courtesy of Dr R W Banks

Image 1: Gastric glands of the lining of the stomach

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Electron micrograph image of the outer (molecular) layer of the cerebellar cortex, courtesy of Dr R W Banks.

Image 2: The outer layer of the cerebellar cortex

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Microscopy image of Sensory nerve cells, courtesy of Dr R W Banks.

Image 3: Sensory nerve cells

Microscopy image of Sensory nerve cells, courtesy of Dr R W Banks. 

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Electron micrograph image showing internal membranous structures deep within the substance of a skeletal muscle fibre, courtesy of Dr R W Banks.

Image 4: Structures Deep Within Skeletal Muscle Fibre

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Serial block-face scanning electron microscopy (SBF-SEM) reconstructed image showing a section of a muscle spindle, courtesy of Dr R W Banks.

Image 5: Section of a Muscle Spindle

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Electron microscope image of Paramecium, courtesy of Dr R W Banks.

Image 6: Paramecium

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Virtual reconstructions of the main (“primary”) sensory endings of seven spindles, made using serial sections for light microscopy, courtesy of Dr R W Banks.

Image 7: Sensory Endings of Muscle Spindles

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Microscopy image of a nerve cell, or neuron, from the cortex of the cerebellum, courtesy of Dr R W Banks.

Image 8: A nerve cell, or neuron, from the cortex of the cerebellum

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Electron micrograph image showing part of a skeletal muscle fibre, sectioned transversely across the length of the fibre, courtesy of Dr R W Banks

Image 9: Skeletal Muscle Fibre

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