Read more about the article An Eye-catcher for the CSHL Symposium
To segregate our DNA during cell division, the mitotic spindle pulls the duplicated chromosomes towards opposite poles of the cell. Poster for the 82nd Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Symposium on Chromosome Segregation and Structure, May/June 2017.

An Eye-catcher for the CSHL Symposium

I had the huge honor to illustrate the poster for the 82nd Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Symposium on Chromosome Segregation and Structure. I can't express how excited I am that…

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Read more about the article Molecular Structures
Cellular structures form diverse and fascinating shapes and patterns when observed by electron microscopy.

Molecular Structures

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The eukaryotic cell contains a large diversity of intricate structures and organelles that can be captured by electron microscopy. While this method enables scientists to observe cellular structures in great…

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Read more about the article Worm Secrets
Worm Secrets: Making C. elegans reveal its secrets using a laser to manipulate protein function - an homage to James Bond's Goldfinger.

Worm Secrets

I made this drawing to illustrate Sriram Sundaramoorthy's research, who presented the illustration at the ASCB Meeting 2016 in San Francisco. Sriram explains the story behind the drawing: "My research involves studying cell division…

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Read more about the article The Stories Behind My Drawings
The Final Cut: In the final step of cell division, the bridge connecting the dividing cells is cut to give rise to two separate cells.

The Stories Behind My Drawings

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You can read about the stories behind my scientific illustrations on The Node. I am so excited for my artwork to be featured in a scientific blog! "I want to…

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Read more about the article A Melody Played by Two Hands
A Melody Played by Two Hands: A class of small regulatory RNAs, termed piRNAs, are generated by two pathways that act in parallel, like a piece of music where two hands play simultaneously.

A Melody Played by Two Hands

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A class of small regulatory RNAs, termed piRNAs, protect the genome from invading DNA sequences. These piRNAs are generated by two pathways that act in parallel, like a piece of…

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Read more about the article EMBO Journal Cover – A Molecular Compass for Cell Division
A Molecular Compass for Cell Division: The angle of the mitotic spindle during cell division affects the decision-making of differentiation and thus ultimate position within the brain. EMBO Journal cover, November 2016.

EMBO Journal Cover – A Molecular Compass for Cell Division

I made this drawing for the cover of the EMBO Journal to accompany our new paper on mammalian brain development. The paper shows that a microRNA family is required for…

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