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Creating 3D models of biomolecules has a huge potential for structural research and life science teaching. Currently, biomolecules are mostly visualized flat in only 2 dimensions. This limits spatial understanding. Even the occasionally employed 3D computer representations don't have the same immediate impact of a model that you can touch and turn. We are collecting protocols here on how to best print 3D models of biomolecules. Do contribute. | Creating 3D models of biomolecules has a huge potential for structural research and life science teaching. Currently, biomolecules are mostly visualized flat in only 2 dimensions. This limits spatial understanding. Even the occasionally employed 3D computer representations don't have the same immediate impact of a model that you can touch and turn. We are collecting protocols here on how to best print 3D models of biomolecules. Do contribute. | ||
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== Model repositories == | |||
* [http://3dprint.nih.gov/ NIH 3D print exchange] | * [http://3dprint.nih.gov/ NIH 3D print exchange] | ||
* [http://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse model repository] | * [http://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse model repository] | ||
* [https://www.youmagine.com/ YouMagine model repository] | * [https://www.youmagine.com/ YouMagine model repository] | ||
== See also == | |||
* [[3D printing in the life sciences]] | * [[3D printing in the life sciences]] |
Revision as of 08:35, 15 April 2016
Creating 3D models of biomolecules has a huge potential for structural research and life science teaching. Currently, biomolecules are mostly visualized flat in only 2 dimensions. This limits spatial understanding. Even the occasionally employed 3D computer representations don't have the same immediate impact of a model that you can touch and turn. We are collecting protocols here on how to best print 3D models of biomolecules. Do contribute.