New media
Passive water transport (osmosis) through the cell membrane: an immersive 3D/360 YouTube video
University of the Sunshine Coast
2019
Abstract
A rendered 3D/360 video of an animated simulation which demonstrates 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 publicly available through YouTube and viewable through computers, mobile devices and VR headsets.
Details
- Title
- Passive water transport (osmosis) through the cell membrane: an immersive 3D/360 YouTube video
- Authors
- Mary Kynn (Author) - University of the Sunshine CoastAnn L Parkinson (Author) - University of the Sunshine CoastNicole Reinke (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
- Format
- Virtual reality experience.; Experience is a short 3D/360 video simulation viewable on YouTube.
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Date published
- 2019
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Biomedicine; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450849502621
- Output Type
- New media
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