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Maybe you think you know everything about fertilization: an egg cell and a sperm cell come together. But what exactly happens inside these cells? Structural biologist Miguel Leung from the Hubrecht Institute is trying to find out by examining these tiny cells under a microscope that is several meters tall. Because if you understand what happens inside, for example, the tail of a sperm cell, you can also unravel how infertility develops. And who knows, this unique glimpse inside the cell could even lead to new insights for fertility treatments. For his research, Miguel Leung won the Heineken Young Scientists Award. [Timestamps] 00:00 Treating infertility? 00:46 How do you look at a cell? 01:36 How does a cell work? 02:43 What are proteins? 03:43 Solving the protein puzzle 04:06 Preparing cells for the microscope 06:31 Actually seeing the cell 07:14 The image is full of noise… 07:50 150 proteins are important for the tail of a sperm cell 08:49 What does this mean for the future? 09:43 Why is fundamental research important? *More science?* Subscribe to our newsletter: [https://universiteitvannederland.subs...](https://universiteitvannederland.subs...) Check out our podcast in your favorite podcast app. Instagram ► [  / universiteitnl  ](  / universiteitnl  ) TikTok ► [  / universiteitnl  ](  / universiteitnl  ) Want to know more about our foundation? ► [http://www.universiteitvannederland.nl/](http://www.universiteitvannederland.nl/) Do you have a question or comment? Let us know via this form: https://forms.gle/5YTUR72pTwzXRAFk6 *About Universiteit van Nederland:* We believe everyone should have access to the knowledge of the top scientists in the Netherlands. No tuition fees or exams required. Fuel your curiosity and watch, listen to, or follow Universiteit van Nederland. For non-commercial use, it is allowed to use fragments (provided the context is preserved). Always mention the source: Universiteit van Nederland. If in doubt, email us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).