Dutch researchers have found a photo of 281 gigapixels made of a zebra fish embryo. Due to the large number of pixels, it is possible to far zoom, making the used photo-technique the study of cells easier.
The scientists are working at the LUMC and made the photo by a total of 26.000 images to connect with each other. Each individual photo was taken with an electron microscope, which is very detailed intracellular structures can display in black and white. The composite photo consists of 281 gigapixels, with up to 16 million ppi. Due to the extremely high pixel density scientists can zoom in far on the intracellular structures of the zebra fish embryo, 1.5 mm measure the length. The conscious 281-gigapixelafbeelding is to view via a dedicated web page.
The merge of the with the electron microscope pictures allows scientists to cellular structures to study. In addition, the technique can also be used for other tissues or cells. For example, it is possible to take pictures of human cells, to analyze it for defects, according to the scientists.
Scientists of the zebrafish use as a model organism, when research in people, for example, ethically undesirable. The zebra fish is for many medical research areas that can be used, including genetics, medicijnenonderzoek and embryology.
