Speaking of biomedical imaging...

[Steve.J]

The images obtained using flourescence microscopy can be stunning - the various stains or markers that are used to identify various proteins or cellular structures generate amazing patterns, many of which look ironically like images obtained from astronomical research where the measurement scale is at the other extreme.  I use these images as my desktop background and screen saver images...nature photography at a cellular level! Each year, GE Healthcare runs a contest for the best image obtained from its IN Cell Analyzer, a system used to study cellular structure and processes that is used primarily in research and drug discovery.  Visit the contest website to see the finalists and place your vote for the best image.  The voting is open until January 6, 2010.