Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a tooth showing bacteria. At top is dentine, the mineralised connective tissue that forms the bulk of the tooth. A cavity, or caries, in the tooth is densely packed with different species of bacteria. The picture was created as part of a cooperation with Quintessenz Publishing. Magnification: x3,000 when printed at 15cm wide.

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