Architecture of a tangible interface for modeling plant cell cycle

ABSTRACT

Advances in high-performance computing and optical networking are making it feasible to handle complex analysis of the multiple phases of cell division. While it is now possible to build and explore simulation and modeling of the cell cycle [1], the complexity of their user interfaces can be intimidating and undesirable to researchers and teachers of such biological phenomena. While supercomputers have already been used for simulation of cell division [2], research in this area has been limited.

REFERENCES

• 1: Thomas Haberichter et. al., A systems biology dynamical model of mammalian G1 cell cycle progression, Molecular Systems Biology 3; Article number 84; doi:10.1038/msb4100126, Nature Publishing Group, 2007.
• 2: Susan Trulove, System X supercomputer provides super tool for simulation of cell division, Virginia Tech News, 2007, http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/story.php?relyear=2007&itemno=63
• 3: Brygg Ullmer et. al., Tangible Menus and Interaction Trays: Core tangibles for common physical/digital activities, TEI 2008, Feb 18--21 2008, Bonn, Germany.
• 4: Elliot Jaffe , Aviva Dayan , Amnon Dekel, Cube management system: a tangible interface for monitoring large scale systems, Proceedings of the 2007 symposium on Computer human interaction for the management of information technology, March 30-31, 2007, Cambridge, Massachusetts [doi>10.1145/1234772.1234778]

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  J. Computer Applications
  J.3 LIFE AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
      Subjects: Biology and genetics

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.4 Distributed Systems
      C.2.5 Local and Wide-Area Networks
          Subjects: High-speed (e.g., FDDI, fiber channel, ATM)