The League of Extraordinary Celltypes

The team at Sci-Illustrate and Endosymbiont bring to you an exciting series where we dive deep into the wondrous cell types in our body, that make our hearts tick.

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B cell
The second line of defense
Immune Cells
Neutrophils
Body’s first line of defense against pathogens
Immune Cells
Dendritic cells
Stars that guide the defense response
Immune Cells
Red blood cells
The carriers of the oxygen
Blood
Dental Follicle Cells
Where teeth stem from
Teeth
Ameloblast
Fabricator of the Dental Realm
Teeth
Cementoblasts
The dental keepers
Teeth
Langerhans Cells
Samplers of the skin environment
Skin
Merkel Cells
Cells behind a gentle caress
Skin
Melanocytes
Skin’s defenders against sun damage and germs
Skin
Keratinocytes
The sentinels of our skin
Skin
Osteocytes
Living inside the stone
Bones
Chondrocytes
The ones that keep it all together
Bones
Smooth muscle cells
The force of internal dynamics
Muscles
Cardiomyocytes
Natural pacemakers
Muscles
Skeletal Muscle Cells
Masters of Movement and Force
Muscles
Schwann Cells
Protectors of the nerves
Brain
Oligodendrocytes
Myelinating cells of the central nervous system
Brain
Microglia
Guardians of the brain
Brain
Astrocytes
The stars of the brain
Brain
Purkinje Neurons
The cells that keep us moving
Brain
Pyramidal Neurons
The Cornerstones of Cognition
Brain
Rod Cells
The Heroes of the Night
Sensory Cells
Cone Cells
The Color Architects of the Human Eye
Sensory Cells
Vestibular Hair Cells
The Silent Maestros Of Balance
Sensory Cells
Taste Bud Cells
The masters of food tasting
Sensory Cells

Acknowledgements  

Series Director: Dr. Radhika Patnala
Project Coordinator: Dr. Małgorzata (Masia) Maksymowicz
Artists: Nelly Aghekyan, Dr. Bruna Di Giacomo, Olga Kurkina, Renske Hoste, Alexandra Banbanaste
Motion: Dr. Emanuele Petretto
Science Writers: Dr. Eshita Paul, Dr. Suruchi Poddar, Dr. Semeli Platsaki, Dr. Nowrin Ahmed
Past Members: Sam Esquillon, Dr. Agnieszka Szmitkowska