New Resource for Researchers: NIH BioArt Source, a Free Science and Biomedical Art Resource Library

A new resource for researchers, students, and other science communicators is now available from NIAID. BioArt Source is a free science and biomedical art resource library created by professional medical illustrators.It offers a diverse array of high-quality illustrations free to use and download.

Streamline Scientific Work

BioArt Source is a valuable tool for developing presentations and publications tailored to the needs of researchers, educators, and healthcare professionals. Content in BioArt Source is vetted, created by professional medical illustrators in partnership with subject matter experts, so that users can rely on finding precise and trustworthy visual representations of scientific subjects.

A Growing Collection of Premium Visuals

The curated library of high-quality science and biomedical illustrations allows users to search and filter a wide range of images across categories (e.g., bacteria, proteins, people), image type (e.g., icon, brush, swatch), color and more. The collection continues to expand, so check back often for new updates.

Easy Access and Download

The images in BioArt Source are available for download and are free to share and use. Some may require attribution for use. Available file types for download include EPS, AI, PNG, and SVG.

Check out NIH BioArt Source to see the full catalog of free science and biomedical illustrations and for more information and FAQs about using this tool. For free microscopy and photography images, check out the NIAID Flickr page. See other resources available to the scientific community on NIAID Resources for Researchers.