It has been more than three weeks since we've moved into the new apartment. The unpacking process is slow and tortured. A lot of things are still in boxes and difficult to find. One of the things that has been out in the open though, is my latest unfinished piece that I referred to in... Continue Reading →
Orange Pleasure
Yesterday I stopped by to see my graduate school advisor. When I arrived, he was in a meeting, so I spent some time sitting in the waiting area. The office has changed over the years since I've left. Some furniture was upgraded, and names on some office doors have changed. People are forging their way... Continue Reading →
Different barriers, single drive
About three years ago, I was interviewing for my first job after postdoctoral fellowship. I was determined to "make the leap" into industry, and was thrilled when I found out about the existence of a neuroscience-focused biotech company within a reasonable distance from where I lived. The interview process was long and thorough, making it... Continue Reading →
Dichotomy of 3D renderings of confocal images
We live in a three dimensional world, yet so many things we face every day are two dimensional representations of three dimensional objects. From paintings and photographs to maps and architectural blueprints, the majority of human creative processes begin on a flat piece of paper. Of course, technology has shown great progress, making way for... Continue Reading →
Neurons on the move
My husband and I have just moved to a new apartment this week. After the movers took care of the furniture and the majority of boxes, we spent the last day personally transporting some of the more precious items. Among them were some of my most recent NeuroBead pieces. As we were getting out of... Continue Reading →
Reigniting an old passion
Welcome to NeuroBead! First, let me introduce myself. My name is Yana Zorina, and I am a cellular neuroscientist with a life long passion for the arts. While the notion may be a bit outdated, it has traditionally been thought that logical thinking and scientific reasoning is primarily driven by the left hemisphere of the... Continue Reading →
SciArt that’ll make you feel Smart 