Napoleon's killer revealed
Helicobacter pylori is a bacterial pathogen involved in gastric cancer. The species' helix shape facilitates penetration into the mucoid lining of the stomach.Recent research states that it shares a common past with modern humans for over 60'000 years. Historical data further suggests French Emperor Napoleon (1769-1821) as the most famous victim of this pathogen.
More images of bacteria on Micronaut.ch
'Image of the month' - June 2011
The new image of the month on Micronaut.ch shows the surface of a mosquito egg (Culex pipiens). European mosquitoes lay their water-repellent eggs directly onto the water surface, where they form large aggregations ('egg-rafts'). To avoid drowning, the eggs are equipped with a spectacular looking superhydrophobic surface. High-tech designed by nature... enjoy!
New Apprentice...
Cleo (-patra) eagerly follows any movements of the cursor, during the coloration process. Ready to catch unsuspecting prey, no matter how small (actually, the image section I was working on at that time, was magnified more than 8'000-times).
Mosquito pupae
Together with the most recent images, also the mosquito pupae can now be found in our newly updated insect section. See online gallery at Micronaut.ch
Great suspense to be expected...
An impressive private collection of parasites (gift of René Gerber, Switzerland) allows Micronaut to investigate "a mysterious world full of surprises".Despite their notoriously bad reputation, parasites are outstanding -and often surprisingly beautiful- animals, which show remarkable adaptations to their way of life and host.
Believe it or not - you will see soon enough.
Open heart surgery...
Micronaut's ultra-fast new notebook, as it is being pimped with an additional 1 TB storage.
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