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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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Explore the fundamentals of antibodies, antigens, the ABO blood group system, and the Rhesus factor, and their critical roles in blood transfusions. Next, assist a young couple in assessing the potential risk of Rhesus disease in their upcoming child.

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.

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: Introduction to Organic Chemistry - Understanding Organic Compounds

Acquire knowledge about the structure, nomenclature, and select reactions of organic compounds, and apply this understanding to assist your virtual friend Simon with a peculiar medicinal situation!

Virtual Lab on Electromagnetic Spectrum (Principles): Applications and Risks of Electromagnetic Waves

Explore the constituents of the electromagnetic spectrum, discerning the applications and potential hazards associated with each radiation type.

Virtual Lab on Laboratory Safety

Navigate through your initial day in the laboratory by recognizing potential hazards in an unsafe lab environment. Youll receive an introduction to laboratory attire, safety gear, and the dos and donts while conducting experiments.

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.