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ArticleJournal of integrative bioinformatics2018

Molecular Dynamics Visualization (MDV): Stereoscopic 3D Display of Biomolecular Structure and Interactions Using the Unity Game Engine.

Michael Wiebrands, Chris J Malajczuk, Andrew J Woods, Andrew L Rohl, Ricardo L Mancera

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Article in Journal of integrative bioinformatics, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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9 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Michael WiebrandsCurtin Hub for Immersive Visualization and eResearch (HIVE), Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia.
Chris J MalajczukSchool of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Curtin Health Innovation Research Centre and Curtin Institute for Computation, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia.
Andrew J WoodsCurtin Hub for Immersive Visualization and eResearch (HIVE), Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia.
Andrew L RohlSchool of Molecular and Life Sciences and Curtin Institute for Computation, Curtin University, Perth WA, Australia.
Ricardo L ManceraSchool of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Curtin Health Innovation Research Centre and Curtin Institute for Computation, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Molecular graphics systems are visualization tools which, upon integration into a 3D immersive environment, provide a unique virtual reality experience for research and teaching of biomolecular structure, function and interactions. We have developed a molecular structure and dynamics application, the Molecular Dynamics Visualization tool, that uses the Unity game engine combined with large scale, multi-user, stereoscopic visualization systems to deliver an immersive display experience, particularly with a large cylindrical projection display. The application is structured to separate the biomolecular modeling and visualization systems. The biomolecular model loading and analysis system was developed as a stand-alone C# library and provides the foundation for the custom visualization system built in Unity. All visual models displayed within the tool are generated using Unity-based procedural mesh building routines. A 3D user interface was built to allow seamless dynamic interaction with the model while being viewed in 3D space. Biomolecular structure analysis and display capabilities are exemplified with a range of complex systems involving cell membranes, protein folding and lipid droplets.

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Imaging, Three-DimensionalMolecular Dynamics SimulationUser-Computer InterfaceComputer GraphicsHumansModels, StructuralProtein ConformationProteinsSoftwareVirtual RealityProteinsMulti-user cylindrical displaypolygonal meshstereoscopic user interfacevirtual reality

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PMID29927749
PMCPMC6167041

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