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Learning Objectives

At the end of this simulation, you will be able to:

Clarify the procedural steps involved in conducting a Western Blot.
Describe the process of interpreting the outcomes of a Western Blot analysis.
Elaborate on the mechanisms of receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) cell signaling.
Examine the disrupted transmission of signals in human cancer cells.
Comprehend the relationship between angiogenesis and the proliferation of tumors.
Explore the role of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) signaling in human breast cancer.

How do virtual labs work?

Enhance students' involvement in science by immersing them in interactive learning scenarios. Create simulations for experiments, provide hands-on training in laboratory techniques, and convey theoretical concepts through captivating visual experiences to improve their overall long-term learning outcomes.

Access web-based simulations that are compatible with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, and iPads, eliminating the need for software installation.
Incorporate a teacher dashboard for automated grading and monitoring of student progress.
Utilize embedded quizzes to assist students in mastering scientific content.
Comprehensive repository of educational materials, including learning resources, lab reports, videos, theory pages, graphics, and more.

Virtual Lab: Conducting a Dry Western Blot

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Acquire a solid grasp of the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and explore the representation of chemical reactions through energy surfaces. Identify the criteria for determining the spontaneity of chemical reactions.

Virtual Lab: Exploring Respirometry in Cellular Respiration

Explore the concept of respiration monitoring and enhanced comprehension through Respirometry. Gain insights into the influence of exercise on respiration by observing glucose levels and oxygen consumption in a model organism, namely a mouse.

Virtual Lab: Visualizing and Separating Nucleic Acids with Gel Electrophoresis

Use DNA fingerprinting to deduce the perpetrator of a crime, employing nucleic acid gel electrophoresis to segregate and visualize DNA molecules. Enhance your comprehension of the processes within the gel tank by watching an informative animation.

Lab: Virtual Exploration of Squid Neuron Action Potentials

Performing a squid dissection and utilizing its large neuron to observe the transmission of information through an action potential generated by an electric current. Employing this data to identify a neurotoxin affecting a patient under medical care.

Virtual Laboratory Experiment: Pigment Extraction - Harnessing Photosynthesis for Biofuel Production and Pollution Reduction

Analyze specific pigments using a variety of solvents and record their absorbance spectra to assist a team of engineers in determining the dark algaes capability to absorb green light. Your efforts will contribute to the development of an eco-friendly energy production strategy that harnesses sunlight, utilizes heat from a coal power plant, and incorporates nutrients from a fish farm.

Virtual Lab: Exploring the Cardio-Respiratory Physiology of Deep and Prolonged Dives in Seals

Observe three dives undertaken by a Weddell seal in the Antarctic region to determine the duration it can remain submerged while utilizing its stored oxygen reserves.

LMS Integration

imaginX seamlessly integrates with leading LMS (Learning Management Systems), enabling educators to track student performance and allowing students to maintain their work records. It is compatible with popular platforms such as Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, Google Classroom, Schoology, Sakai, Brightspace/D2L, and can also be used independently of an LMS.