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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 7d

Don’t miss our webinar tomorrow (Oct. 2, 11am PST) on using color to design clear, cohesive scientific figures: zurl.co/zIp9a. This figure shows Co-GeMs boosting immunotherapy in pancreatic cancer, highlighting a workflow for the Byrne Lab. #sciart

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 12d

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

SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 15d

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.

SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 22d

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.

SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 27d

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

SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 28d

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

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 29d

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

SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · Sep 2

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 @sayostudio.bsky.social · Aug 29

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.

SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · Aug 28

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.

SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · Aug 27

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.

Behind the Scenes at a Science Illustration Studio - Blog - SayoStudio

What’s it like to run a science illustration studio? Go behind the scenes at SayoStudio as we balance creative work, business operations, and team growth.

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · Aug 22

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

SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · Aug 19

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

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · Aug 15

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

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · Aug 6

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

American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · Aug 5

In the new issue of Leading Discoveries, explore articles on the next generation of cancer scientists, collaboration among blood cancer researchers, and more. LeadingDiscoveries.AACR.org

SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · Jul 22

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.

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · Jul 16

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

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · Jul 15

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.

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · Jul 9

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.

SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · Jul 8

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

Why you need to visually communicate research

Learn how impactful visuals communicate research and increase your chances of gaining funding and publishing in high-impact journals.

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · Jul 7

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.

SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · Jul 2

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.

SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · Jul 1

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

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · Jun 27

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