The article describes University of Geneva researchers Jonathan Maurer and Megane Aebischer’s winning ISC Tube 2026 video about oligonucleotide retention in HILIC and their process for creating it.
Approach:
Video creation: They used ChatGPT to generate character images, Gemini to create sequences from prompts and reference images, and simple editing software to assemble scenes, transitions, and voice-over.
Time and experience: Neither researcher had prior video-production experience; the process took about six hours.
Key Findings:
Jonathan Maurer and Megane Aebischer won first place in the ISC Tube 2026 competition, with winners selected by live audience voting.
Their video aimed to explain oligonucleotide retention in HILIC in a fun and entertaining way.
They said developing ideas and jokes was the most difficult part of making the video.
Interpretation:
Maurer and Aebischer said they wanted to explain oligonucleotide retention in HILIC in a fun and entertaining way.
Limitations:
The researchers said the video was not the work of a professional director.
Conclusion:
The researchers advised scientists considering a similar project that they need an idea, some time, and motivation to try.
