The design of this logo merges the realms of arts and science. Central to the design is the intricate process of mRNA splicing, a fundamental process to generate functional proteins in the cell. The splicing is depicted with blue rectangular boxes (exons) joining together by the removal of green lines, shown as a loop in the middle (introns). The top left corner features various cell types, illustrating the diversity of cellular forms that in part arise through the alternative splicing of genes, resulting in alternative proteoforms they contain. The dots within the letters symbolize various protein factors (splicing factors) that aid in the splicing mechanism.

In the bottom right corner, a network of interconnected dots represents the splicing network that regulates biological functions. This network is superimposed on a Kolam, a traditional decorative art form practiced in Southern India. Kolam designs start with simple dots and evolve into complex patterns through systematic and geometric drawing. Similarly, splicing networks begin with basic genetic elements and develop into intricate, highly organized systems through regulatory interactions and signaling pathways.

Design by Kif Liakath-Ali © 2024 .