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Journey to the centre of the cell : virtual reality immersion into scientific data
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Johnston, Angus P. R., Rae, James, Ariotti, Nicholas, Bailey, Benjamin, Lija, Andrew, Webb, Robyn, Ferguson, Charles, Maher, Sheryl, Davis, Thomas P., Webb, Richard I., McGhee, John and Parton, Robert G. (2017) Journey to the centre of the cell : virtual reality immersion into scientific data. Traffic . doi:10.1111/tra.12538 ISSN 1398-9219.
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/tra.12538
Abstract
Visualization of scientific data is crucial not only for scientific discovery but also to communicate science and medicine to both experts and a general audience. Until recently, we have been limited to visualizing the three-dimensional (3D) world of biology in 2 dimensions. Renderings of 3D cells are still traditionally displayed using two-dimensional (2D) media, such as on a computer screen or paper. However, the advent of consumer grade virtual reality (VR) headsets such as Oculus Rift and HTC Vive means it is now possible to visualize and interact with scientific data in a 3D virtual world. In addition, new microscopic methods provide an unprecedented opportunity to obtain new 3D data sets. In this perspective article, we highlight how we have used cutting edge imaging techniques to build a 3D virtual model of a cell from serial block-face scanning electron microscope (SBEM) imaging data. This model allows scientists, students and members of the public to explore and interact with a “real” cell. Early testing of this immersive environment indicates a significant improvement in students’ understanding of cellular processes and points to a new future of learning and public engagement. In addition, we speculate that VR can become a new tool for researchers studying cellular architecture and processes by populating VR models with molecular data.
Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||||
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Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Chemistry | ||||||
SWORD Depositor: | Library Publications Router | ||||||
Journal or Publication Title: | Traffic | ||||||
Publisher: | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. | ||||||
ISSN: | 1398-9219 | ||||||
Official Date: | 21 November 2017 | ||||||
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DOI: | 10.1111/tra.12538 | ||||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||||
Publication Status: | Published | ||||||
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