Whether you’re teaching remotely, attending classes virtually, or just participating in online meetings, video calls have likely become part of your daily life. Eye-catching backgrounds can be a great way to add some fun to these calls and help protect your privacy. NIGMS has a collection of biology-themed backgrounds for use with video-call software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

All of these backgrounds are scientific images from the NIGMS Image and Video Gallery, which contains even more options for you to download and use.

Cells lining a mouse's airway. Download

A mouse retina glowing with fluorescent molecules. Download

A combined image that includes a fruit fly ovary (left) with the mouse retina. Download

Filaments of a protein called actin, which helps provide structure to cells. Download

Representation of part of a protein found in the membranes of taste-or odor-sensing nerve cells. Download

Illustration of a protein that's involved in some bacteria's response to viral invaders. Download

Here are instructions for changing your background on:

• Microsoft Teams
• Skype
• Zoom

Enjoy adding scientific flair to your video calls!