VISUALIZING BIOLOGICAL DATA VIZBI

The VizbiPlus project aims to improve how life science is communicated by creating exemplary scientifically-accurate animations designed to inspire and educate the public about cutting-edge biomedical research.

Animations

Tetanus

Clostridium tetani & Tetanus. How infection with Clostridium tetani interrupts nervous control of our muscles, leading to tetanus. Created by Maja Divjak (Gene Technology Access Centre, Melbourne).

Whooping Cough

Bordetella pertussis & Whooping Cough. How Bordetella pertussis infects the airways and causes whooping cough. Created by Maja Divjak (Gene Technology Access Centre, Melbourne).

IBS

The FODMAP Grand Tour Down Under: IBS Relief. Created by Christopher Hammang (Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney).

illustration: the hungry microbiome

The Hungry Microbiome. How healthy diet and gut bacteria help prevent cancer. Created by Christopher Hammang (CSIRO, Sydney).

illustration: Alzheimer's Enigma

Alzheimer's Enigma. Reveals the role of protein breakdown in Alzheimer’s disease. Created by Christopher Hammang (CSIRO, Sydney).

illustration: cancer is not one disease

Cancer Is Not One Disease. How molecular mistakes can now be detected in individual cancers. Created by Kate Patterson (Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney).

illustration: cancer is not one disease

Tagging DNA: Mislabelling the Cancer Genome. How methylation can affect gene expression without changing the genetic code. Created by Kate Patterson (Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney).

illustration: the inflammasome

Inflammation & Type 2 Diabetes. How obesity can lead to adult-onset diabetes. Created by Maja Divjak (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Melbourne).

illustration: the inflammasome

Insulin Receptor & Type 2 Diabetes. Describes the role of the insulin receptor in type 2 diabetes. Created by Maja Divjak (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Melbourne).