"I'm an evolutionary biologist who investigates the evolution of sperm form, sperm-female interactions and sperm competition. So...yeah, it's pretty much about sperm. Wanted to bring the concept of the homunculus to life, as all illustrations of it have always been rather cartoonish." --Scott Pitnick, Syracuse University
The science tattoo collection now has 56 images. See the full set at flickr. Any more illustrated lurkers out there?
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It would appear that today will be Sex Day at Pure Pedantry. So be it.
Wow. That is not something you hear everyday:
It's amazing how the field of stem cell research has advanced so much in such a short amount of time.
Wow- that may be one of the most unique tattoos I've seen- and I've seen many. My next one might fit into this category.
That's freakin' awesome! Pitnick's really into big sperm.
This just keeps getting better. FYI, I've referred to the tattoo gallery on Flickr and the Loom in this week's Laboratorytalk newsletter (linked).
Wouldn't it have been more realistic tattooed on his palm?