Guides: Laboratory Medicine: Microscopy

GIDEON: global infectious disease and epidemiology online network

The GIDEON database contains a dedicated microbiology module with summary, image and phenotype information on bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, prions, and algae.

This resource is periodically updated to include up to date information as research, treatments, and public health priorities evolve. Access it on your desktop or mobile device.

3D Anatomy & Physiology

3D Anatomy & Physiology is an online resource provided through the database Anatomy.TV (powered by Primal Pictures). Modules include:

Blood
Body Plan and Organisation
Cell Biology
Histology
Lymphatic System and Immunity

Find overviews, interactive diagrams, videos, case studies, quizzes and more. Access it on your desktop or mobile device.

Tip: Log into Anatomy.TV > select the Anatomy & Physiology option.

External image sources

Cell Image Library
"a freely accessible, easy-to-search, public repository of reviewed and annotated images, videos, and animations of cells from a variety of organisms..." -- homepage. Developed by the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB).
HeLa Cells
"A collection of images of an instrumental cell type used for decades in biomedical research" -- homepage. Provided by National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Histology Guide
"This site contains more than 225 virtual microscope slides and a 100 electron micrographs for learning human histology" -- homepage.
The Iowa Virtual Slidebox
A collection of 1,000 slide images for teaching histology and histopathology.
Scientific Images
"A collection of images created by NIH researchers." --homepage. Provided by National Institutes of Health (NIH).