Toons & Teasers
Toons & Teasers
Enjoy our original life science cartoons, conceived by Phil Ness, owner and publisher of LifeScienceHistory.com, with illustration by Mark Reeve, an award-winning cartoonist, previously with The Mail On Sunday, who has done work for The Economist, GQ, and DC Comics. Follow us on Instagram and stay Tooned…
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Milestones in Diabetes
Read More: Milestones in DiabetesMilestones in Diabetes illustrates major milestones from the first administration of the hormone insulin in 1921 to a recent National Institutes of Health study…
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Milestones in Parkinson’s
Read More: Milestones in Parkinson’sMilestones in Parkinson’s illustrates advancements in the disease from James Parkinson’s essay on ‘shaking palsy’ to development of therapies, the role of pathophysiology and…
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Evolution of DNA II
Read More: Evolution of DNA IIThe Evolution of DNA II is an update of our previous Illustration with new dialogue, and extensive very small detail, requiring magnification, to thoroughly…
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Women’s History Month II
Read More: Women’s History Month IIWomen’s History Month II celebrates the pioneering achievements of women doctors who served from the battlefield to the neglected communities; advanced chemotherapies and developed…
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The Biology of Valentines
Read More: The Biology of ValentinesThe Biology of Valentines illustrates the biological components of love combined with realities of life.
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Milestones in CRISPR
Read More: Milestones in CRISPROur Milestones in CRISPR cartoon illustrates several significant achievements in the development of the technology with commentary by Polly D’ Osuar; Erik Von Muis,…
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COVID-19 Heroes and Remembrance Redux
Read More: COVID-19 Heroes and Remembrance ReduxOur Heroes and Remembrance Redux illustration revisits COVID-19 memorial data, along with Maurice Ralph Hilleman and John Enders, pioneering developers of common vaccines, and…
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Milestones in Polio
Read More: Milestones in PolioMilestones in Polio illustrates the slow but steady advancements from its clinical description and discovery to widespread infection and, finally a cure from a…
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U.S. Biotech Initiative
Read More: U.S. Biotech InitiativeOn Sept. 14, 2022, The U.S. Biotech Initiative was announced detailing new investments and resources to advance the National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing industry. Published:…
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Management, Pre- & Post COVID-19
Read More: Management, Pre- & Post COVID-19COVID-19 has significantly changed the world around us, especially the management of life science companies and organizations, and the juggling of operational issues and…
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COVID-19 Vacation Destinations
Read More: COVID-19 Vacation DestinationsSummer vacations are upon us: Where to go? How about going to one of those large events with tens of thousands of your closest…
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COVID-19 Vacations Redux
Read More: COVID-19 Vacations ReduxCOVID-19 Vacations Redux iIlustrates once again the pits and perils vacation travelers face as they begin their Summer trips to major crowd-busting hot-spots across…
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COVID-19 Wheel of Fortune
Read More: COVID-19 Wheel of FortunePlay the COVID-19 Wheel of Fortune and see how lucky you are! You have two wheels to choose from. Which wheel are you going…
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Asian American and Pacific Islander History Month
Read More: Asian American and Pacific Islander History MonthAsian American and Pacific Islander History Month celebrates the scientific accomplishments of several firsts, from the first chemo for children with Leukemia, and oral…
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Evolution of DNA
Read More: Evolution of DNAThe Evolution of DNA is an Illustration with the very small, requiring magnification, to the very large. Cast of Charactors: Gregor Mendel | Charles…
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Women’s History Month I
Read More: Women’s History Month IWomen’s History Month celebrates the Nobel achievements of Marie Curie and her work with radon; Barbara McClintock for jumping genes; Rosalind Franklin for X-ray…
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Black History Month
Read More: Black History MonthBlack History Month Celebrates the pioneering accomplishments of James McCune Smith, Rebecca Lee Crumpler, Alexa Canady and Patricia E. Bath for their ground-breaking advancements…
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Evolution of CRISPR
Read More: Evolution of CRISPRThe Evolution of CRISPR illustrates its climb out of the primordial oceananic soup on the backs of eukaryotic cells and their friends to its…
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COVID-19 Heroes and Remembrance
Read More: COVID-19 Heroes and RemembranceOur Heroes and Remembrance illustration has Maurice Ralph Hilleman and John Enders, pioneering developers of common vaccines, and Clara Barton who served as a…
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COVID-19 Roller Coaster
Read More: COVID-19 Roller CoasterThe COVID-19 Roller Coaster is a wild ride, strap yourself in and hold on… Cast of Charactors: Senator Addison Mitchell McConnell III | Ellie…
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Life-Saving Vaccines
Read More: Life-Saving VaccinesOur Life-Saving Vaccines cartoon illustrates four invaluable vaccines that have significantly impacted human civilization throughout history from smallpox and influenza to the development of…
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COVID-19 Vaccinated vs. Non-Vaccinated
Read More: COVID-19 Vaccinated vs. Non-VaccinatedCast of Charactors: Jay Inslee, Governor, Washington | Gavin Newsom, Governor, California | Doug Ducey, Governor, Arizona | Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, Director,…
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COVID-19 Vaccine
Read More: COVID-19 VaccineCast of Charactors: Jay Inslee, Governor, Washington | Anthony S. Fauci, MD, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases | Gavin Newsom, Governor,…
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COVID-19 PPE Distribution
Read More: COVID-19 PPE DistributionCast of Characters: Jay Inslee, Governor, Washington | Gavin Newsom, Governor, California | Doug Ducey, Governor, Arizona | Deborah Brix, MD, Director, U.S. Global…
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COVID-19 – The Wave
Read More: COVID-19 – The WaveCast of Charactors: Donald Trump, President | Mike Pence, Vice President | Anthony S. Fauci, MD, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases…
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COVID-19 Science and Reason
Read More: COVID-19 Science and ReasonCOVID-19 and it’s naysayers are attacking Science and Reason. The defenders must suffer the slings and arrows from the army of doubters who throw…
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Stop smoking- Come Out Smelling like a Rose
Read More: Stop smoking- Come Out Smelling like a Rose“Stop smoking- Come Out Smelling like a Rose” cessation poster illustrates a professional woman, with a bouquet of roses, in place of her head,…
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Break the Habit!
Read More: Break the Habit!“Break the Habit!,” A quit smoking poster published by the New York State Department of Health, 1989.
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Say I Don’t Smoke, Ireland
Read More: Say I Don’t Smoke, Ireland“Say I Don’t Smoke, You’ll be in Good Company” was published by the Irish Cancer Society (ca. 1987).
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Mind if I Smoke?
Read More: Mind if I Smoke?“Mind if I smoke? Yes, I mind,” published by the Ministry of Health, Singapore National Archives, 1986.