Immersive 3D simulation of passive water transport (osmosis) through the aquaporin in the cell membrane for the CAVE2TM

Mary Kynn; Simon Orsborn; Nicole Reinke; Ann L Parkinson

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Immersive 3D simulation of passive water transport (osmosis) through the aquaporin in the cell membrane for the CAVE2TM

Mary Kynn, Simon Orsborn, Nicole Reinke and Ann L Parkinson

University of the Sunshine Coast

2017

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cell biology

osmosis

cell membrane

molecules

protein channels

A 3D experience in the CAVE2 TM facility to demonstrate the structure and function of parts of the cell membrane within the context of the whole cell. This simulation demonstrates the movement of water molecules through a special protein channel called the aquaporin, that acts as a conduit spanning the phospholipid bilayer of the cell membrane. This process is driven by a solute concentration gradient depicted by stylised potassium ions and the inherent Brownian motion of all molecules. The experience follows the path of water molecules from outside the cell, through the aquaporin, to the inside of the cell. Used as a teaching resource in LFS100 Cell Biology and an engagement resource in open days and public tours of the CAVE2TM facility. The creators were the recipients of a USC Advance Award (2017) for excellence in teaching in the blended learning environment and the work has been showcased at numerous international and domestic conferences. The work is funded through a competitive Commissioned Learning and Teaching Grant at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

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Title: Immersive 3D simulation of passive water transport (osmosis) through the aquaporin in the cell membrane for the CAVE2TM
Authors: Mary Kynn (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Simon Orsborn (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Nicole Reinke (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Ann L Parkinson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Format: Virtual reality 3D experience using the CAVE2TM.; Experience is a 5-10 minute guided tour of the 3D simulation in the USC CAVE2 facility.
Publisher: University of the Sunshine Coast
Date published: 2017
Organisation Unit: Centre for Support and Advancement of Learning and Teaching; School of Health - Biomedicine; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451486102621
Output Type: New media

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