Cytomegalovirus Particles (IMAGE)

University of Arizona

Cytomegalovirus Particles

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These are cytomegalovirus particles as seen through an electron microscope. While some of the protein capsules are empty, others contain tightly packaged DNA, visible as dark structures. The diameter of a human hair would cover a line of about 600 virus particles.

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Farah Bughio, Felicia Goodrum

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