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Periodic Table Of The Condiments

October 30th, 2008 by in Humor, Medical Art

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Thanks to Book of Joe for highlighting this whimsical diagram (and yes, it reminded me of my Rock Star experience in LA that I just blogged about).


Micro Medical Art

July 11th, 2007 by in Medical Art

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Nikon’s 33rd Annual Small World Photomicrography
Competition is a must-see.  The top 100 photos of microscopic life forms, cells, and chemicals are on display – and you can vote for your favorites.  There will be a special “people’s choice” award based on your votes.  These photos are truly awe inspiring and make you think about the amazing complexity of the invisible world all around us.  Enjoy!This post originally appeared on Dr. Val’s blog at RevolutionHealth.com.

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