tRNA Friday: Scientific Illustration

tRNA Friday: Scientific Illustration

Transfer RNAs carry amino acids to ribosomes, where they are strung to together to form proteins. This one was modeled using popsicle sticks, ping pong balls pdb 4TNA.
Let it Bleed… Scientific Illustration of Hemoglobin

Let it Bleed… Scientific Illustration of Hemoglobin

Over the past six months or so, my wife and I have been working our way through Dexter on Netflix, and we finally got to the series finale last night. So, as tribute to our friendly neighborhood serial killer, here’s some blood, or at least hemoglobin, which is...
Voronoi Spheres: Scientific Illustration

Voronoi Spheres: Scientific Illustration

Just a test this week. I’m experimenting with voronoi modeling techniques. I was inspired in part by the structure of Cancellus (spongy) bone, but just as much by this fantastic Voronoi Yoda.  
Antibodies Are Go! Scientific Illustration

Antibodies Are Go! Scientific Illustration

Antibodies are the agents of our immune system. Each is sent to engage a specific target, to neutralize it or tag it for destruction. I’ve been doing some experimental renders with these, trying out different looks with the same geometry and composition. At the...