Exhibit displays the art of scientific imagery

Some species of bacteria live inside leeches, providing their hosts with nutrients. The relationship between these two creatures roused the artistic side of two scientists, who added fluorescent molecules to DNA designed to pair up with the bacterial DNA, and that allowed them to create pictures of bacteria inside adult and juvenile leeches. Nine of the pictures are on display as part of a new, yearlong exhibit at the natural history museum that explores the artistry of scientific images.

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