Different techniques showing sperm and egg cells
We've chosen 12 different images of sperm and egg cells and the parts of the body in which they develop to show how cells can be visualised with different techniques.
Different techniques showing blood cells
We've chosen 12 different images of blood cells to show how red blood cells, white blood cells and bone marrow can be visualised with different techniques.
Different techniques showing nerve cells
We've chosen six images of nerve cells to show how some of the cells found in your eyes and brain can be visualised with different techniques.
Different techniques showing bone cells
We've chosen five images of bone cells, including osteocytes and osteoblasts, to show how these cells can be visualised with different techniques.
The history of cell imaging
Browse our gallery of 14 historical and modern images exploring the history of cell imaging. Find out about the first people to observe and name cells, and how technology has changed over the last 350 years to give us an incredible insight into the inner workings of the cell.
Cell division: mitosis and cytokinesis
Accurate cell division is essential for organisms to repair themselves and grow, so the process is very tightly controlled. We've put together a gallery of 19 images to show what happens during the cell division (or M phase) of the cell cycle, which consists of mitosis and cytokinesis.
Annotated cells
Want to test your knowledge of how animal cells look? In this image gallery we have eight different micrographs or illustrations featuring different kinds of cells. Can you name the cells and their component parts labelled with letters on each diagram?