This 1st place image is The blood-brain barrier in a live zebrafish embryo shot by Dr. Jennifer L. Peters and Dr. Michael R. Taylor from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. This winning image of the blood-brain barrier in a live zebrafish embryo perfectly demonstrates the intersection of art and science that drives the Nikon Small World Competition.
(Dr. Jennifer L. Peters and Dr. Michael R. Taylor/Nikonsmallworld.com)