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Verena Resch | ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ

@verenaresch.bsky.social

Scientific illustrator at https://luminous-lab.com/ and former scientist with a PhD in (bio)chemistry. Teaching design for scientists. Tutorials: http://youtube.com/c/LuminousLab

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Posts by Verena Resch | ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ (@verenaresch.bsky.social)

Visualizing the charges would be an interesting idea as well, it's very specific though. Let's see what I can do ๐Ÿ™‚

19.02.2026 13:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Conformational changes, I like that! I already have a work flow for an animation in mind.
I once made a molecular orbital animation. It's not 100% scientifically accurate (it's lacking the probability), but I might be able to work that out.

19.02.2026 13:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Uh, I like that suggestions! Thatโ€™s going straight on my list. Adding some movement will be a bit advanced, but is definitely doable and fun.

19.02.2026 11:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸงฌOf course, I havenโ€™t forgotten about you biochemists! Importing protein structures is a given. Is there anything else youโ€™ve ever wished for a tutorial on?

19.02.2026 10:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸงชHelp needed!

I am currently gathering ideas for a new and updated Blender course tailored for chemists. Besides importing molecules into Blender, what topics or features would interest you the most?

Any input is highly appreciated ๐Ÿ˜Š

19.02.2026 10:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy Valentine's day! I hope you spend the day with a loved one โค๏ธ

#blender3d #sciart #valentines

14.02.2026 14:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh, indeed, it does! Maybe with a bit of a different lighting it would be even closer.

14.02.2026 07:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I love how we collectively agreed that the best way to display protein structures is noodles and dots! If you look closer, you see a tiny Tryptophan saying hi ๐Ÿค—

#sciencevizualisation #sciart #molecularnodes

13.02.2026 14:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sometimes you just need to render a fun thing to stay sane ๐ŸŒฝ๐Ÿซ 
Enjoy this wiggly protein derived from zea mays.

#blender3d #molecularnodes #sciart

11.02.2026 15:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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You know, my approach to scientific design is a playful one ๐Ÿ˜Š.
I strongly believe that between data points and precise measurements, there is room for curiosity and imagination. Science may be exact, but design brings warmth, playfulness, and narrative.

#sciart #blender3d

05.02.2026 13:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I have been experimenting with a lot of different materials for my biomolecules lately, but I always come back to the gummy-worm-style ๐Ÿ›

Protein colored by b-factor / rendered in Blender / pdb struktur loaded with #molecularnodes

#blender3d #scientificillustration

02.02.2026 16:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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At the beginning of 2025 I rebooted Luminous Lab after working in the private sector for a while. Going into 2026 I would like to say Thank You to all of you for your trust. It means a lot to me!

I wish you a great start into 2026 ๐Ÿ’ซ and I'm looking forward to many more projects with you ๐Ÿซถ

31.12.2025 09:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As the year winds down, I hope you all get the chance to slow down, spend time with family and loved ones, and enjoy the simple moments. I wish you a warm and peaceful holiday season ๐Ÿ’ซ

23.12.2025 15:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That is so cool, I love it!

23.03.2025 14:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you! Yes, they are.

23.03.2025 14:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

23.03.2025 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

23.03.2025 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What a nice sight to wake up to ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŒ€
The amazing work of @cellarchlab.com, @florentwaltz.bsky.social and their team made it on the cover of @science.org and I had the honor to create the visuals!

I hope you like this ATP (animated title page ๐Ÿ˜‰ you see what I did there?).

21.03.2025 07:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 94    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We're on the cover of @science.org this week. Awesome work by @florentwaltz.bsky.social. #CryoET is reaching crazy resolutions inside cells, and this is just the beginning. Fantastic interpretation of the proton motive force by @verenaresch.bsky.social. Always a pleasure making #SciArt with you!๐Ÿงช๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿงฌ๐ŸŒพ

20.03.2025 22:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 309    ๐Ÿ” 69    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 16    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

What a nice sight to wake up to ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŒ€

21.03.2025 06:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A marble run like diagram showing enzymatic cascade synthesis

A marble run like diagram showing enzymatic cascade synthesis

Feb issue live๐Ÿฅณ
Biocatalytic synthesis of 2โ€ฒ-functionalized nucleosides
Diffusion-mediated synthesis of hybrid perovskites
Mechano-photoexcitation for organic synthesis
Site-selective functionalization of silanes
(continued)
nature.com/natsynth/vol...
#ChemSky

13.02.2025 15:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for the kind words ๐Ÿ˜Š

18.02.2025 19:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New cover design @naturesynthesis.bsky.social

I really had fun visualizing the Turner Labโ€™s research and am grateful that they let me take a playful approach. We turned one-pot multienzyme cascade reactions into a marble runโ€”perfect for an animated cover!
Research behind the cover โ–ถ๏ธ rdcu.be/ealKn

18.02.2025 12:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Happy Holidays everyone โญ! I hope you enjoy some relaxing time with your loved ones.

25.12.2024 08:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

They are just the perfect candidates ๐Ÿ˜Š

11.12.2024 19:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

SMILES cyanostar: CC(C)(C)C1=CC(/C([H])=C(C#N)/C2=C([H])C(/C([H])=C(C3=C([H])C(/C([H])=C(C4=C([H])C(/C([H])=C5\C#N)=CC(C(C)(C)C)=C4)\C#N)=CC(C(C)(C)C)=C3)\C#N)=CC(C(C)(C)C)=C2)=C([H])C(/C(C#N)=C([H])/C6=CC(C(C)(C)C)=CC5=C6[H])=C1

11.12.2024 18:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If you're in need of festive (bio)molecules, here are some โญ-shaped suggestions

1: A cyanostar
2: PDB 8I6G
3: PDB 6M6G
4: PDB 6Y83

SMILES for the cyanostar are below, so you don't have to draw it by hand (unlike me ๐Ÿ˜…)

Feel free to add your favorite festive molecule!

#b3d #chemistry #biochemistry

11.12.2024 18:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 45    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

True, it really does!

11.12.2024 18:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

True. I make all my tutorials in my free time and sometimes there's just not enough free time left to make tutorials ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ

05.12.2024 14:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0