In case you were wondering how we made it onto the cover of Genome Research. Here’s an infallible step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Write an exceptionally good paper.
Step 2: Know an awesome illustrator.
Step 3: Have some freakish ideas.
Step 4: Let the awesome illustrator throw everything over again.
Step 5: Go for his even more fantastic idea.
Step 6: Get on the cover!