The 2006 competition

Here you find the winning photographs of the 2006 "Images of Research" competition in the categories "Fascination of Research", "Faces of Research", the winner of the audience prize and the shortlist, a selection of the best photos submitted in 2006. To view a larger version of the photographs, please click on the picture in question.


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Dr. Volker Brinkmann, Biologe

When Helicobacter pylori bacteria attack the cells of the stomach lining, they change their appearance. They stretch and develop long tails. This creates holes in the stomach lining, which can ultimately lead to ulcers. Today, we know that Helicobacter pylori also plays a part in the development of stomach cancer.

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