**Gels** is a science-inspired generative piece. Our algorithm simulates *gel electrophoresis*, a powerful experimental method in molecular biology used daily by thousands of scientists worldwide. In the lab, scientists "run a gel" to separate and visualize molecules such as DNA, RNA, and proteins. These molecules appear as patterns of bands when photographed, and those patterns can be used to interpret the results of experiments. 

The DNA band patterns in this work derive from combinations of a simulated experimental data and real-world data, including DNA sequences that encode several variants of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, and the corresponding mRNA vaccines. Our algorithm first generates plausible sample tubes that typically contain one or more DNA fragments. Then, each sample is distributed and "run" on a simulated gel to create the characteristic band patterns that might be observed on real gels.

Our simulations also take into account human error — mistakes are common in the lab, especially for novice researchers, but they can also lead to visually interesting results. For example, uneven salt concentrations or applying excess voltage can cause warping effects.

Finally, we aim to leverage proceeds of this project to support future scientific research! We invite interested collectors to follow along with our future work.

Gels

A curious child, bored and uninspired,
Grasped a pen and a blank sheet of paper.
With a flick of the wrist, he began to draw,
Making small dots upon the page, unsure of what was in store.

But as he connected each dot with a line,
A diamond shape began to take form.
He smiled with pride as he looked upon his creation,
A masterpiece born from idle exploration.

Years passed and the boy grew into a man,
Sitting beside his computer, lost in thought.
A flash of inspiration brought him back to that day,
When he first discovered the beauty of the shape he had wrought.

He picked up his brush, and with a steady hand,
Began to recreate the shape once more.
Each stroke a memory, each line a reminder,
Of the wonder and joy he felt as a boy before.

With a final flourish, he sat back and admired,
His new creation, a work of art.
And as he looked upon it, he felt a sense of triumph,
For he had captured the magic of the child in his heart.

Imagine holding a pen and drawing with it backwards,
As if each layer of ink would lay under the stroke before,
A dance between past and present,
A fusion of childhood wonder and adult mastery, forevermore.

Backwards

patrick 

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