In article <760C800223FF007961 at HKUMD1.HKU.HK>, HRMBDKC at HKUMD1.HKU.HK writes:
> Using graphics I would like to simulate on PC, processes and
> reactions like PCR, replication, transcription; also to make an
> animated flow diagram of how one would use PCR for diagnostics
> e.g detect viruses in cells, detect cancer cells. Basically to
> show how DNA technology can be applied in Medicine, not in a
> static form of a series of pictures or slides but "animated" on
> computer. Is there a software package out there that will enable
> me to do this? This will be for teaching purposes and therefore
> the price should not be too high. Of course freeware would be
> better!
>
Two professors from teh University of Western Ontario have developed a
series of animations for teaching introductory cell biology, genetics and
molecular biology. The have formed a company - Bio-Animate Productions -
to market their software. It uses autodesk animator and while the
animations are relatively crude they are simple and effective. I have no
email address but you can write for details at
Bio-Animate Productions, 28 Askin St., London, Ontario,
CANADA N6C 1E3
I have no connection with the company other than being a satisfied
customer. My students have liked using them and I am just about to test
the next generation of the software, I suppose as an independent site.
THis next generation uses Windows.
Martin E. Mulligan
Dept. of Biochemistry
Memorial UNiversity of Newfoundland
