Abstract: The invention provides systems that allow users to design and model natural structures such as biomolecules. The system can include a collection of individual models and also provide users with the option to select certain simulation/interaction modalities that will influence the dynamics of models within a simulation created by the user. The system includes a processor coupled to a non-transitory memory within which is stored a digital model that includes data representing a structure and a rig that defines animation dynamics for the structure such that a range of motion of the at least one digital model on an electronic display device is predetermined without manipulation from a user. They system also includes at least one molecular dynamics modality selectable by the user that applies one or more parameters that influence the animation dynamics of the structure in a simulation provided by the system.

Abstract: The invention provides image, animation, and simulation generation tools that do not require expertise with 3D animation techniques, which tools can be used by scientists to create visualization products that illustrate different aspects of cellular and molecular biology and other scientific phenomena. A web portal or UI is used to receive user input and return the visualization products. Systems of the invention may create the visualization products using models from a database in which each model includes scientifically accurate structural data as well as an animation rig defining dynamics for the modeled structure. The structural data and the rigs are built based on scientific information. The curated models can be used in creating images, animations or interactives. The structural data provides that depicted objects will be scientifically accurate and the animation rigs provide scientifically accurate range-of-motion or dynamic information so that the animations will illustrate interactions accurately.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to the communication of scientific concepts and particularly to systems and methods for constructing visualization products. The invention provides a visualization product that includes digital assets that visually convey a scientific concept according to an educational objective. Each digital asset is scientifically accurate and a number of the digital assets work together to, in the aggregate, visually teach the scientific concept without including simplifications or inaccuracies that hinder understanding or seed misconceptions. In certain aspects, the invention provides a visualization product that includes a plurality of digital assets stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium that in the aggregate visually convey to an audience at least a portion of a scientific concept. Each digital asset is scientifically accurate and tailored based on data related to an education level of the audience.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and systems that can be used to visually communicate a scientific concept by building a visualization product using pre-made assets to represent entities in the visualization. Methods for providing a visualization product include constructing—using a computing device comprising a processor coupled to a non-transitory memory—an electronically displayable visualization product. The visualization product includes at least one digital asset that visually conveys at least a portion of a scientific concept. The digital asset has data representing a structure and a rig that defines animation dynamics for the structure, and is tailored based on an education level of an audience.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a database of rigged models useful to illustrate scientific concepts. The invention provides systems and methods for building science animations, such as life science animations, by using a curated database of models in which each model includes scientifically accurate structural data as well as an animation rig defining dynamics for the modeled structure. The system stores a plurality of digital models, each with data representing a structure and a rig that defines animation dynamics for the structure such that a range of motion of each digital model is predetermined. The data and the rig of each digital model govern how the modeled structure will interact with other modeled structures in a visualization.

Abstract: The invention provides systems that allow users to design and model natural structures such as biomolecules. The system can include a collection of individual models and also provide users with the option to select certain simulation/interaction modalities that will influence the dynamics of models within a simulation created by the user. The system includes a processor coupled to a non-transitory memory within which is stored a digital model that includes data representing a structure and a rig that defines animation dynamics for the structure such that a range of motion of the at least one digital model on an electronic display device is predetermined without manipulation from a user. They system also includes at least one molecular dynamics modality selectable by the user that applies one or more parameters that influence the animation dynamics of the structure in a simulation provided by the system.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to systems and methods for visualizing an entire biological entity and particularly to an illustrative and comprehensive visual model of a cell. The invention provides methods for representing biological entities using interconnected visualizations to depict substantially all components and processes of the modeled entities and to tailor the depiction to an education level of an audience. Individual components are modeled from scientifically accurate data and animation techniques are used to illustrate the actions and interactions of those components that make up the biological processes. Levels of detail and presentation styles may be automatically tailored to the education level.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to systems and methods for visualizing an entire biological entity and particularly to an illustrative and comprehensive visual model of a cell or cell type, method for studying cells or associated model organism from which cells are isolated and studied. The invention provides methods for representing biological entities using interconnected visualization digital assets to depict substantially all components and processes of the modeled entities and to tailor the depiction to an education level of an audience. Individual components are modeled from scientifically accurate data and animation and simulation techniques are used to illustrate the actions and interactions of those components that make up the biological processes. Levels of detail and presentation styles may be automatically tailored to the education level.