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Bio-illustrations unveil hidden worlds with science illustrator Leonora Martinez-Nunez
Mexican science illustrator and researcher Leonora Martinez-Nunez creates 2D and
3D visuals that tell a story about hidden biological processes around us. Leonora was inspired by the desire to combat human diseases growing up, having later pursued life sciences studies at university with a focus on microbiology. Now a postdoctoral researcher, Leonora Martinez-Nunez focuses on membrane trafficking and structural biology in the US. Driven by a curiosity around cells and micro-organisms, she illustrates key microbiological processes by using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. As a scientific illustrator, we can see here how she artistically captures the hidden beauty of the microbiological world. Leonora shares some of her works with us here and tells us about these fascinating tiny worlds.
Image above: Birth of a new planet inside a black hole. © Isha Parlikar 2020. All rights reserved.
Above: Adenovirus. © 2020 Leonora Martinez-Nunez. All rights reserved
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