(Electron micrograph of Wangiella mutant strain
Hf1 - isotropic cells can be seen among the hyphae)
Fungal
research invariably involves the visualization of the organism through a variety of means.
This may include light microscopy or scanning electron microscopy. This
section provides a fascinating view of Wangiella dermatitidis in both wildtype
and mutant forms grown under a variety of conditions. Some samples have specific
stains that accentuate particular features of the organism. You'll find that some of
the images can both be startling and to some, beautiful.
In addition to Wangiella, there are also some candid photos taken
around the lab, as well as pictures of some of the equipment that is used in the Szaniszlo
Lab.
Electron
(SEM & TEM) Microscopy
Images of
budding yeast cells of Wangiella and lengths of hyphae (both wt and Hf1) can be
seen in this section. The scanning (SEM) and transmission (TEM) electron microscopes
allows for unprecedented images upwards of 6500x and higher magnification.
Light
Microscopy
Light
microscopy affords the use of special stains to visualize specific structures such as the
nuclei and cell walls of Wangiella.
Misc
Photography
Photographs
taken from around the lab give you the idea of what it's really like working in the
Szaniszlo Lab. Most of the time, it's hard work, and all business - but sometimes
it's a lot of fun!
