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Learning Objectives

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

Gather and assess data concerning withdrawal reflex time within an acute pain model.
Examine and derive insights from patch clamp findings to compare the inhibitory effects of two sodium channel blockers on capsaicin-induced excitability.
Elucidate the reaction of a sensory receptor to chemical stimuli, both at the cellular and whole-organism levels.
Establish a voltage-clamp experimental setup, quantify and analyze variations in current elicited by chemical stimuli, and derive interpretations from the results.
Comprehend the classifications of sensory neurons and their diverse reactions to various stimuli.

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: Exploring the Muscles Involved in Walking and Running - Skeletal Muscle

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Virtual Lab Challenge: Test Your Skills in the Gram Staining Procedure

Get acquainted with the specifics of the Gram Stain procedure. Gain knowledge about the reagents employed in this experiment and practice the protocol step by step to become well-prepared for actual Gram staining!

Virtual Laboratory for Exploring the Scientific Method

Take on the role of a pharmaceutical investigator to uncover the correlation between a novel medication and an ongoing epidemic. Utilize the scientific method to formulate a hypothesis and subsequently create an experiment to assess the credibility of your hypothesis.

Virtual Lab on Bacterial Quantification through Culture

Employ the method of serial dilution to measure the impact of a new antibiotic compound on the growth of bacteria.

Gene Expression Module: Employ Sequencing Techniques to Uncover a Gene Associated with Obesity in a Virtual Laboratory

Explore Next Generation Sequencing through the examination of pig tissue mRNA to uncover a novel gene associated with obesity. Validate your findings by utilizing qPCR to assess the genes expression levels.

Virtual Lab: Exploring Ecological Niches - Selecting the Perfect Kuppelfang for Earth!

Examine the factors leading to the mortality of Kuppelfangs upon transplantation to the novel Astakos IV biodome on Earth. Measure their realized and fundamental niches, and delve into the impact of acclimation on niche boundaries.

Exploring Cellular Respiration: Assessing Energy Consumption in Exercise in a Virtual Lab

Assist basketball players in comprehending the conversion of dietary nutrients into energy, involving glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain. Employ a mouse model to investigate the impact of exercise intensity on oxygen and glucose utilization.

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.