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[ireneliebler]

This week's scientific image by John Liebler, 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 here: http://www.artofthecell.com/image-pricing-and-licensing.

[johnliebler]

A newly discovered virus could be affecting most of the population in the late days of October into early November this year. In it’s early stages the virus can completely change the behavior and appearance of the affected, and spreads as the victims travel from house to house in this new persona gathering more infection as they go. “Children are the most susceptible, although secondary infections in adults are common in the days following an outbreak” says Dr. Candace Korne of the CDC (Center for the Distribution of Candy). Dr Korne goes on to say, however, that the virus is not life threatening, but can lead to moderate weight gain and tooth decay.

Happy Halloween! John Liebler www.artofthecell.com

[hellochances]

Unwinding DNA

if that isn't a beautiful picture I don't know what is 

from: artofthecell

[johnliebler]

ART OF THE CELL: RNA Polymerase GIF

In Autumn, the proteins in our cells, change colors and put on a fantastic display before they flutter softly to the ground… no wait, that’s leaves. Nonetheless, this RNA polymerase sports the latest fall colors, inspired by the view from my windows. RNA Polymerases create strands of RNA from a DNA template in the nucleus. The RNA can go on to be used in the process of protein translation outside the nucleus. Sadly, cellular proteins are too small to actually have any color at all; the wavelengths of visible light are much larger, but at least we don’t have to rake them.