See tiny organisms on show in microscopic video competition
Nikon's annual 'Small World In Motion' competition showcases winning videos of microscopic organisms and biological structures. The top entry featured cilia in the airways of a child with a rare genetic disease, captured using advanced light-wave technology.
Why it matters
These competitions bridge the gap between scientific research and public engagement, highlighting the beauty and complexity of the microscopic world.
See tiny organisms on show in microscopic video competition Close Nikon's annual Small World In Motion competition is open to anyone around the world with an interest in film or time-lapse photography through a microscope.
This year's winning video was magnified to 100 times in size, and featured tiny hair-like structures, called cilia, in the airways of a child with a rare genetic disease.
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