February 2008 Runner Up Contest Picture #3
Willy Supatto's The Mesoderm Giant Forest
"The Mesoderm Giant Forest forms the heart of Drosophila Gastrulation National Park - here are found the largest cell track trees on fly Earth at that stage of development, including the Twist-expressing Sherman Cells, which hold the world record for the most invaginating living things. An area of just a few square micrometers contains dozens of magnificent groves of cell tracks, most of them easily visible by using 2-photon microscopy. An extensive use of Imaris provides access to many peaceful places amongst the cell tracks, and to other scenic features, such as the world famous and breathtaking Ectoderm Viewpoint."