Matisse and the Organoids: The Art of Science

Abstract

Over the past few decades, scientists have transformed the way they do and understand science. They are now exploring their more creative side. This approach has accelerated fascinating discoveries such as human induced pluripotent stem cells and brain organoids; however, they have not been able to jump over the communication barrier with society. La Danse des Astrocytes, a scene observed during a routine microscopy session working on midbrain organoids, has motivated this essay, which urges scientists to find new forms of science communication and to work as a community to achieve the consolidation of a scientific culture.