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Laura Olivares BoldĂș (Wellcome Connecting Science, Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, UK)
Your Genome is the place to find out everything about DNA, genes and genomes. From the basic biology to the challenging ethical issues, it is an online treasure trove of genomic resources, 3D animations, and activities for students, educators and members of the public all around the world. The website is brought to life by over 120 accessible illustrations conveying complex concepts, all free to use under a CC-BY license. But as public engagement shifts from one-way communication towards dialogue and collaboration, how can scientific illustrations do more? Here are a couple of projects exploring this question: (1) Democratising science through engaging illustrations that help make dialogue possible with public audiences, and (2) Co-creation by working with the audience to inform the illustration and understand what matters to them.