Today we’re featuring our gut-brain axis figure for the University of Texas. Want your science figures to stand out? Sign up for our free October 2 webinar to learn how to use color for cohesive, accessible, and focused figures. Register here: zurl.co/lP74q

What makes intercepting intercontinental ballistic missiles so difficult? For Science News Magazine, SayoStudio illustrated the science behind ICBM defense, showing the unique challenges in boost, midcourse, and terminal phases and why the midcourse is especially complex.

How does MBX 4291, a new long-acting GLP-1/GIP co-agonist, work? We collaborated with MBX Biosciences to illustrate its dual-receptor mechanism and extended activity, creating visuals for presentations, reports, and the web.

How can smart color choices transform your science figures? Join us Oct 2 for a free webinar on cohesive palettes, designing for color blindness, and using color to guide focus! Register here: zurl.co/lP74q

From supply chain maps to feature images, science visuals are key for tech companies. In our latest blog, we share 5 must-have graphics that distill complexity, build visibility, and drive growth. Read more on our blog: zurl.co/EsrrY

We’re excited to share our cover art for Ryan Farokhzad and PI Jinjun Shi! We illustrated how Nanosphere delivers two cancer treatments: siRNA to silence oncogenes and mRNA to activate tumor-suppressing proteins. zurl.co/gtVM1

Electrons race nearly a mile underground, looping 5 times before colliding in detectors like GlueX. See SayoStudio’s hand-illustrated piece by Nicolle Fuller & Claire Agosti for GW Research Magazine: zurl.co/GtTGZ . Thanks to George Washington University for the kind words!

SayoStudio’s Claire and Nicolle discuss the challenges of starting projects with new clients and why clear communication of both technical and artistic details is essential to successful collaboration.

In this clip, SayoStudio’s Claire and Nicolle share what it’s like to create two very different kinds of science visuals: cover art and figure design. Even with their different visual styles, similar concept development and creative process is used to bring bold, impactful science stories to life.

Balancing creative work with business, tackling concept challenges, team building, imposter syndrome, and finding community. SayoStudio’s Nicolle Fuller and Claire Agosti share insights in today’s podcast zurl.co/tNwWr.

How does heritable memory shape biology? We designed the Rechavi Lab’s website to showcase their research on transgenerational epigenetics and neural decision-making, capturing their bold vision of science while providing a platform for collaboration. zurl.co/q6PbB

Are your figures doing your research justice? In our recent webinar, we shared simple, powerful design tips to make your scientific visuals clear and compelling. Here’s a recap of the top strategies you can use to strengthen your figures. Read more here: zurl.co/ntvi8

How do you visualize the strange behavior of exotic quasiparticles? SayoStudio’s Claire Agosti illustrated this series for @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social KITP programs, exploring fractionalization from quantum materials to engineered simulators. Read more: zurl.co/GQ3ia

Love how this #sciart turned out for @theaacr.bsky.social! Illustrated by our founder, Nicolle fuller

Last week we hosted our first webinar with Founder Nicolle Fuller, sharing tips on designing impactful science figures like this one for Dr. James Byrne on GEMs for therapeutic gas delivery. Subscribe here to be notified when the recording is live: zurl.co/bDqi7

How do you visualize the inner logic of cells using AI? We created this animation for the @chanzuckerberg.bsky.social to bring GREmLN to life; their AI model trained on CELLxGENE data to help researchers understand gene behavior, early disease signals, and treatment possibilities.

Interested in how to visualize complex science in a way that wins funding? Figures are often the first thing reviewers look at, and they can make or break understanding. Join our free webinar tomorrow (July 17) to learn how figure design can strengthen your proposal: zurl.co/QxD3b

Why do older adults struggle to recover from lung infections? Research from Northwestern University shows how aging mitochondria drive long-term damage. Learn to create impactful science figures in our July 17 webinar: zurl.co/QxD3b Art by Jernigan, Agosti & Fuller.

What do recent US science funding cuts mean for cancer research, childhood vaccines, and pandemic readiness? @byashleyhackett.bsky.social explains how shifts in federal priorities are already affecting the NIH, CDC, and NSF, with serious consequences for public health.

Clear visuals strengthen your research narrative, highlight key findings, and support funding and publication. Read more on our blog: zurl.co/KAdvM Sign up for our webinar on July 17 to learn how to create impactful figures. Register here: zurl.co/QxD3b

Often, the importance of science goes unseen. With ongoing federal funding cuts, advocacy is more vital than ever. In this clip, Communications Specialist @byashleyhackett.bsky.social shares how we can better communicate the value of science and what’s at stake if we don’t.

What does science communication mean? What does that role actually look like? Former NIH Communications Specialist, @byashleyhackett.bsky.social breaks it down on the SayoStudio Science Podcast, sharing how she explains complex research in ways that make sense to non-scientists and public audiences.

Join our conversation with former NIH communications specialist @byashleyhackett.bsky.social as we talk shifting federal funding of science, the importance of communicating science, and translating research for the public, on our SayoStudio Science podcast. zurl.co/ACe8Z

Our upcoming podcast features former NIH Communications Specialist, @byashleyhackett.bsky.social. We discuss the importance of PEPFAR—a program now facing funding freezes. Sign up to for our newsletter to hear the full episode when it drops next week: zurl.co/8ACHO

Interested in improving your science figures? Join our free SayoStudio webinar on July 17 for practical tips on layout, color, and design—plus live reviews of real figures. Register here: zurl.co/QxD3b

Building a website for your lab or science startup? Our latest blog compares Wix, Squarespace, and WordPress, plus tips on branding and what to requirements to check before starting. Read the full post here: zurl.co/aIIjX

Swipe through our process for creating this cover art for Green Chemistry, illustrating enzyme-driven, solar-powered materials. Want to learn how custom science art can bring your research to life? Connect with us at zurl.co/WjkQq

In @nature.com, Google Quantum AI and collaborators explore string dynamics using a 2D lattice of superconducting qubits. SayoStudio's #quantumart exploring their work shows conceptual representations of string dynamics in action! #sciart #sciencevisuals #sciencecommunication

In our podcast with Dr. Manuel Leonetti, we discuss how cell biology has always been shaped by what we can see. From the first microscopes to science illustrations to facilitate understanding of today’s vivid cell images, visual curiosity continues to drive discovery.

Check out our latest podcast episode with Dr. Manuel Leonetti @czbiohub.bsky.social, where we discuss the hidden architecture of our cells and the powerful role proteins play in keeping them running. Watch the full episode here: zurl.co/vJgcP

Curious how the SayoStudio illustration process works? Take a look as our Art Director, Claire Agosti, works on the color art of a giant squid. This work in progress will become part of a 30-foot museum exhibit, showcasing the detail and complexity of this fascinating species.

🌿 Just finished 70+ PNW native plant illustrations for the City of Shoreline’s Soak It Up Tool, an interactive guide for sustainable, water-wise landscaping. Each plant was drawn to scale using species data and photos. Sustainability meets science art! Shop this poster here: zurl.co/JFy5Z

When a virus strikes, it rewires the entire cell system. This preview of our upcoming podcast episode with Dr. Manuel Leonetti explores how his work at @czbiohub.bsky.social, tracking protein movement and reorganization—is changing how we understand and fight infection.

❄️🔋Worried about EVs in the cold? The @dasgroupta.bsky.social Lab at @umich.edu found a way to charge lithium-ion batteries in 10 to 15 minutes at –10°C without damage. Our #sciart for Joule highlights this breakthrough. Art by Nicolle Fuller, SayoStudio. Read more here: zurl.co/2a3mJ

MIT's Krithika Ramchander & Dr. Rohit Karnik are developing a DIY water filter using wood’s xylem. SayoStudio created an animation to show how it filters out bacteria—check it out on our YouTube channel: zurl.co/8Ry55

Can we make electrical switches from single layers of atoms? Enter slidetronics, Moshe Ben Shalom's research into single-domain polytypes in van der Waal arrays, shown in SayoStudio's #sciart. Read their Nature paper: zurl.co/wRhuh

Where does AI fall short in science illustration? It can spark early ideas, but recycles existing work. In this podcast episode, we explore how collaboration with a science illustrator leads to visuals that evolve with your research and reflect it in a more impactful way. Read more: zurl.co/9wnRU

Happy Earth Day 🌎 Today we're highlighting our figure for Ricardo Sánchez-Murillo’s team at UT Arlington. SayoStudio's Christine Chan illustrated their research on how El Niño and La Niña impact rainfall, groundwater, and spring flow in Costa Rica’s highlands. Read more: zurl.co/r6JZV

In this clip, @maayanvisuals.bsky.social explains why AI-generated images miss the mark in science communication: they skip the collaborative, iterative process that ensures scientific impact and creative visual storytelling. Read more on our blog: lnkd.in/gMmf2nn9

In today’s episode of the SayoStudio Science podcast, science illustrator Maayan Harel talks about how AI is changing illustration and why thoughtful collaboration still leads to the most accurate and insightful visuals. Watch the full episode here: zurl.co/0cWsI

What are COFs? We illustrated these 3D nanoporous molecules for Dr. Snyder’s NSF-funded research @lehighu.bsky.social, published in Nanoscale. His team improved COF structure, advancing their use in hydrogen storage, carbon capture, and drug delivery.

Here’s why the US research system is uniquely valuable, and what stands to be lost https://go.nature.com/42tSfrd

From the Big Bang to today, An Atomic Life follows Flighty Hydrogen’s journey through the universe. Our artist Ari Gea illustrated this graphic novel by Janet Miller—congrats to Janet on submitting to KCU Pitchfest! Read more on our blog: zurl.co/Hf9U8

How can a coloring book make learning fun? Our latest project brings Southern Oregon’s wildlife and landscapes to life with illustrations designed to spark curiosity and exploration.

Powerful winds, fast-moving fires, toxic debris—survivors of the Eaton and Palisade wildfires have faced it all. Now, they face another risk: landslides. Our illustration for @sciencenews.bsky.social shows how wildfires fuel this hazard. Read more on our blog: sayostudio.com/wildfires-af...

Not every science startup is ready to invest fully in design services, but that doesn’t mean you’re on your own. Today, we’re sharing who can benefit from DIY resources and the common pitfalls startups might face when designing materials like pitch decks themselves. youtube.com/shorts/r-EOB...

Timing your investment in marketing and design is key to building a strong science brand. In this clip, our Art Director and Founder discuss what’s realistic for early-stage startups and what to consider to highlight the innovation behind your science. youtube.com/shorts/ro01u...

How does cancer spread? We illustrated metastatic breast cancer for @knowablemag.bsky.social showing how it moves to the lungs, liver, bones and brain. Oncologists track its spread with imaging and treat it with chemo, hormone therapy and trials. Read more: zurl.co/is8gj

What design mistakes could be costing your science company investor interest? We discuss how design shapes branding, messaging, and consistency. Watch our latest YouTube video to learn how to avoid pitfalls that may weaken your science communication: zurl.co/W04ZO

GWU engineers are reshaping computer chips by mimicking the human brain! Their memristor chip records electrical charges like synapses, with potential health applications—even replacing pacemakers. Watch SayoStudio's full animation on YouTube: zurl.co/FOYSF