Colors in the representation of biological structures

Colors in the representation of biological structures

Among the many properties of proteins, sugars, nucleic acids, membranes and other cellular components, color is not present. At the same time, we humans have a natural ability of recognizing and appreciating colors, and use them generously, with the aim of both delivering information and pleasing th...

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Published in:Journal of integrative bioinformatics Vol. 19; no. 2; pp. 402 - 3
Main Author: Zoppè, Monica
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Germany De Gruyter 04-07-2022
Subjects:
color standardization
Computer Graphics
Humans
molecular animation
molecular graphics
Proteins - chemistry
structural biology
visualization
Workshop
color standardization
molecular graphics
visualization
structural biology
molecular animation
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Summary:Among the many properties of proteins, sugars, nucleic acids, membranes and other cellular components, color is not present. At the same time, we humans have a natural ability of recognizing and appreciating colors, and use them generously, with the aim of both delivering information and pleasing the eyes. In this article, I suggest how we can conciliate these two situations, with the contribution of biologists, artists, and computer graphics and perception experts. The concept can be developed in a series of initiatives involving the community, including discussion sessions, technical challenges, experimental studies and outreach activities.
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ISSN:1613-4516
1613-4516
DOI:10.1515/jib-2022-0021