The 38th Nikon Small World Top 20 Photomicrographs

Once again, be awed by the images from the winners of this year's Nikon International Small World photography contest. The competition which was launched in 1974, honors those amazing pictures taken through a microscope.

Have a glimpse of the top 20 photomicrographs that were selected for their originality, informational content, and visual impact by a panel of scientists, journalists and optical imaging experts.

First place went to the photo showing the blood-brain barrier in a live zebrafish embryo.

Check out this article on Wired.com.

Incredibly Small: Best Microscope Photos of the Year
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/10/nikon-small-world-winners/