Games
An Arcade machine for the HiRE-RNA Contest
In the HiRE-RNA Contest, participants are asked to manipulate RNA structures interactively. These molecules are found in living cells, are very similar to DNA, but perform other functions. Run Molecular Dynamics Simulations at home, pull atoms and discover how these molecules behave and carry out their biological function by means of a molecular visualization software: UnityMol. Participants submit their simulated RNA structures that are evaluated and scored based on energy calculations through our website https://hirerna.galaxy.ibpc.fr.
DocMolecules, the first serious game based on UnityMol
Doc Molecules was conceived for an Arcade machine with a haptic arm enabling a touch sensation to construct molecular assemblies. By exploring the mode of action of a drug that is frequently prescribed to combat allergies, the DocMolecule player moves his way up through visualisation and manipulation of molecules. DocMolecules is a combination of UnityMol and Biospring, a physical simulation engine designed for research purposes and reused here to dock molecules together and score the player's achievements.
DocMolecules is a joint project coordinated by Espace des Sciences in Rennes, together with University of Rennes and Polymorph software. We provided the underlying softwares, both UnityMol and BioSpring, as well as scientific advice.
DocMolecules is a joint project coordinated by Espace des Sciences in Rennes, together with University of Rennes and Polymorph software. We provided the underlying softwares, both UnityMol and BioSpring, as well as scientific advice.
