The Brain

An intricate view of pyramidal neurons in the cerebral cortex, captured through fluorescence microscopy. The image reveals the distinctive structure of these specialised nerve cells, with elongated cell bodies extending into an extensive network of branching dendrites and fine neuronal processes. Illuminated in brilliant electric blue against a deep black background, the delicate branches create a striking visual representation of the cellular architecture of the cerebral cortex.

Pyramidal neurons are among the principal excitatory neurons of the cerebral cortex. Their characteristic triangular cell bodies and branching dendrites allow them to receive and integrate signals from numerous other neurons, forming an essential part of the brain's neural circuitry.

Part of Turing's MICROCOSMOS collection, this artwork explores the extraordinary complexity of the human nervous system, revealing the intricate structures that remain invisible to the naked eye