Justine Pinskey, Graduate Student (Allen Laboratory), Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan Medical School

As scientists, it is important to be able to focus on the details, but also to step back and see the bigger picture. This image was created while I was focusing the microscope on some mouse cells stained with fluorescent dyes. Before the cells were completely in focus, I noticed a beautiful pattern of light and color created by the mounting media just under the cover glass. It was an unexpected discovery and a reminder of how important it is to consider new perspectives.

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