Journal infographic for an article about anastasis (cell death reversal). Molecular processes can rescue cells already engaged in the process of apoptosis or other forms of programmed cell death.
Taxol Producing Fungi in Yew Trees
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Taxol Producing Fungi in Yew Trees
Yew trees have a built-in, fungal security force. My recent illustration for The Scientist magazine shows Taxol-producing fungi battling with pathogenic fungi. Taxol is used in anti-cancer drugs and harvested from yew trees.
Tick Feeding Cycle
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Tick Feeding Cycle
Ticks can transmit pathogens that cause disease through the process of feeding on a host animal.
Frill Neck Lizard
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Frill Neck Lizard
Chlamydosaurus has a frill of folded skin that normally lies around the back of the head that is erected when the lizard is threatened. These bipedal lizards can run very quickly and sometimes appear to be walking on water.
