The 20 scientific pictures and illustrations have been selected as final winners of the Wellcome Image Awards 2015 . Scanning electron microscopes were used to show thousands of cats giving a 360 degree view in a greenfly 's eye . Cross examination of a cat 's tongue reveals tiny bumps on the surface that give it the feel of bumps when they lick . One heart - shaped photograph shows the badly curved spine of a 79-year - old woman with a condition called diabetes . The images , chosen by a panel of nine judges , will on display in exhibitions around the world from next week .
The 20 scientific pictures and illustrations have been selected as final winners of the Wellcome Image Awards 2015 . Scanning electron microscopes were used to show thousands of lenses giving a 180 degree view in a greenfly 's eye . Cross section of a cat 's tongue reveals tiny bumps on the surface that give it the feel of sandpaper when they lick . One heart-breaking image shows the badly curved spine of a 79-year-old woman with a condition called kyphosis . The images , chosen by a panel of nine judges , will on display in exhibitions around the world from next week .