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X inactivation - Genetics of calico cats

Client: University of Illinois at Chicago

This animation is made to introduce pre-medical and higher-level college students majoring biology to genetics by explaining X inactivation. Most educational resources are too conceptual or too technical to teach the concept and mechanism at the same time. In this animation, a calico cat, the most visible example of x inactivation, is used as the main character to tell the story in a more engaging way. A 2D animation technique is used to explain the conceptual information, while 3D techniques are used to explain in depth information of the molecular scenes.

• Date: December 2015
• Audience: Medical students, Healthcare professionals