Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Steps in the Modeling Process01:14

Steps in the Modeling Process

Albert Bandura's theory of observational learning identifies four critical processes: attention, retention, motor reproduction, and reinforcement or motivation.
Attention is the first necessary component for observational learning. It involves focusing on what the model is doing and saying. For example, if you decide to take a drawing class to enhance your skills, you need to pay close attention to the instructor's words and hand movements. The characteristics of the model significantly...
Planar Rigid-Body Motion01:22

Planar Rigid-Body Motion

Understanding the movement of a rigid body in planar motion involves recognizing that every particle within this body is traversing a path that maintains a consistent distance from a specific plane. This concept is fundamental in the study of physics and mechanical engineering, and it allows us to comprehend better how objects move in space.
Planar motion is typically divided into three distinct categories. The first is rectilinear translation, demonstrated by a subway train that moves along...
Modeling and Similitude01:12

Modeling and Similitude

Scaled modeling is a fundamental technique in engineering, enabling the study of large and complex systems by creating smaller, manageable replicas that recreate critical characteristics of the original. In hydrology and civil infrastructure, for example, scaled models of dams help analyze water flow, turbulence, and pressure. This method allows for accurate predictions of real-world behavior within a controlled environment, significantly reducing the cost and time involved in full-scale...
Composite Bodies00:55

Composite Bodies

A composite body is a body made up of multiple parts, connected to form a larger, unified object. Each part has its own weight and center of gravity, which must be considered to determine the center of gravity of the composite body. In cases where the density or specific weight is constant, the center of gravity coincides with the centroid.
Composite bodies have widespread applications in mechanical engineering, from automobiles to aircraft to rockets. For example, an automobile wheel comprises...
Bone Remodeling01:40

Bone Remodeling

Bone remodeling is a continuous and balanced process of bone resorption by osteoclasts and bone formation by osteoblasts. In adults, it helps maintain bone mass and calcium homeostasis. While mechanical stress can stimulate turnover as part of the normal maintenance and reparative process, several hormones also regulate bone remodeling.
Anatomical Movements00:51

Anatomical Movements

Anatomical movements refer to the various actions or motions that can be performed by the body's joints and muscles. These movements are described using specific terms to provide a standardized way of discussing and understanding the range of motion at different joints.
Here are some common anatomical movements:
Flexion and extension motions are in the sagittal (anterior–posterior) plane of motion. These movements take place at the shoulder, hip, elbow, knee, wrist, metacarpophalangeal,...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The evolving landscape of molecular visualization.

Protein science : a publication of the Protein Society·2026
Same author

Nucleosome unwrapping and PARP1 allostery drive affinities for chromatin and DNA breaks.

Nature communications·2025
Same author

Clathrin-mediated endocytosis in budding yeast at a glance: animated.

Journal of cell science·2025
Same author

Protein surface chemistry encodes an adaptive tolerance to desiccation.

Cell systems·2025
Same author

Nucleosome unwrapping and PARP1 allostery drive affinities for chromatin and DNA breaks.

bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology·2025
Same author

Mechanisms for licensing origins of DNA replication in eukaryotic cells.

Nature structural & molecular biology·2025
Same journal

Horizontal transfer of mitochondria in cancer: The physiology reborn in disease?

Trends in cell biology·2026
Same journal

Spindle errors: A stress test for epithelial robustness.

Trends in cell biology·2026
Same journal

Multicellular ecosystems: Linking cellular diversity to tissue function and disease.

Trends in cell biology·2026
Same journal

Orchestrating the signaling-bias at the protease-activated receptor, PAR1.

Trends in cell biology·2026
Same journal

Crashing by design: Utilizing DNA damage for MCC differentiation.

Trends in cell biology·2026
Same journal

The value of a shared lab: Our insights.

Trends in cell biology·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 8, 2026

Computer-Generated Animal Model Stimuli
26:43

Computer-Generated Animal Model Stimuli

Published on: July 29, 2007

Animating the model figure.

Janet H Iwasa1

  • 1Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School, 240 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA. janet_iwasa@hms.harvard.edu

Trends in Cell Biology
|September 14, 2010
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Cell biology models are enhanced by 3D animation, improving visualization and understanding of complex molecular processes. This approach aids researchers in gaining new insights into cellular functions and structures.

More Related Videos

Construction of a Realistic, Whole-Body, Three-Dimensional Equine Skeletal Model using Computed Tomography Data
11:09

Construction of a Realistic, Whole-Body, Three-Dimensional Equine Skeletal Model using Computed Tomography Data

Published on: February 25, 2021

Subject-specific Musculoskeletal Model for Studying Bone Strain During Dynamic Motion
09:32

Subject-specific Musculoskeletal Model for Studying Bone Strain During Dynamic Motion

Published on: April 11, 2018

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 8, 2026

Computer-Generated Animal Model Stimuli
26:43

Computer-Generated Animal Model Stimuli

Published on: July 29, 2007

Construction of a Realistic, Whole-Body, Three-Dimensional Equine Skeletal Model using Computed Tomography Data
11:09

Construction of a Realistic, Whole-Body, Three-Dimensional Equine Skeletal Model using Computed Tomography Data

Published on: February 25, 2021

Subject-specific Musculoskeletal Model for Studying Bone Strain During Dynamic Motion
09:32

Subject-specific Musculoskeletal Model for Studying Bone Strain During Dynamic Motion

Published on: April 11, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Cell Biology
  • Biophysics
  • Scientific Visualization

Background:

  • Conceptual understanding in cell biology relies on model figures.
  • Traditional models often fail to accurately represent complex molecular interactions, movement, structure, and localization.
  • There is a need for advanced methods to visualize and communicate cellular processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the utility of three-dimensional (3D) animation in cell biology.
  • To demonstrate how animation can improve the visualization and description of complex molecular and cellular events.
  • To highlight animation as a tool for generating research insights.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing 3D animation to model cellular processes.
  • Developing case studies to illustrate the application of animation.
  • Focusing on the motor protein dynein and centriole structure as examples.

Main Results:

  • 3D animation aids in visualizing complex molecular and cellular events.
  • Animation serves as a powerful tool for enhancing teaching and communication in cell biology.
  • The case studies demonstrate the potential of animation to provide novel research insights.

Conclusions:

  • Three-dimensional animation is a valuable tool for advancing cell biology research.
  • Animation enhances the representation of molecular interactions, movement, structure, and localization.
  • This technology offers new avenues for understanding and communicating complex cellular mechanisms.