I stumbled upon the winners of the 2010 Nikon International Small World Photomicrography Competition and saw that the 11th place winner's entry used Hela cells for their photo. I don't know if there is any cash prize associated with winning, but I do know that the Lacks family didn't get a share in it if there was. It's enough to not receive any compensation where the cells have been used altruistically to cure ailments and help humanity, but it adds insult to injury when people can also pocket cash or praise (or both) from relatively frivolous use of the cells.
Sure is pretty, though:
The photo is of two human cancer cells seen just before they divide into four cells, viewed at 100x magnification. This image of Telophase HeLa cells expressing Aurora B-EGFP was made by Dr. Paul D. Andrews of the University of Dundee in Dundee, Scotland.
Biological specimens are usually so beautiful. Nice to see you pitting finally.
ReplyDeletewow, this is an amazing picture, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI found the same thing and I thought wow its beautiful. But I did not think about who if at all received money or recognition for this photo.
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