Nov 29, 2015
Want a print or t-shirt of your favorite scientific cell, virus or molecule? Through the magic of the internet (Ok, actually it’s Redbubble) , we are now able to offer many Art of the Cell images on T-shirts, posters, prints, and a variety of other products. The...
Nov 16, 2015
In this week’s scientific image, a monoclonal antibody framed by two cellular membrane bilayers in a composition inspired by Georgia O’Keefe. This image, as well as most of the images on Art of the Cell is available for licensing. Details can be found,...
Oct 21, 2015
Another scientific illustration of an antibody. I’m gearing up for a medical animation involving antibodies, and experimenting with new looks and ideas to make it look different from the antibodies I’ve done before. This one uses Van Der Waals spheres to...
May 1, 2015
This (blue) protein is STtriatal-Enriched tyrosine Phosphatase, or STEP. Increased STEP levels are found in several genetic brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, schizophrenia, and fragile X syndrome. Discovered by Dr. Paul Lombroso, STEP...
Jan 2, 2015
The first person to correctly identify the New Years Eve mystery molecule was James Tyrwhitt-Drake. He was (very) quick to recognize Alcohol Dehydrogenase, an enzyme that converts alcohol (ethanol) into acetaldehyde in the liver and stomach lining, which, for many of...
Dec 31, 2014
As we ring out 2014, and welcome the new year, here’s a puzzle for you. Be the first to identify the molecules pictured above, and you’ll win an Art of the Cell prize! Hint: they’re probably quite busy this time of year. 🙂 So leave a comment, send an...
