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Craving a 'Karyotype Cupcake'? We Are, Too

Aug 06, 2010

Over at the Not So Humble Pie, blogger Ms. Humble presents "Science Cookie Roundup #6," including Erlenmeyer flask cutout cookies, a 'gel electrophoresis cake,' karyotype-inspired cupcakes and, well, this. If after viewing this post you find yourself craving a slice of immuno-suppressant mouse model double-fudge cake, don't say we didn't warn you.

HT: LabMom at The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love

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