3D-brain model software: A new interactive real-time graphics visualization for rat brain

Abstract

The project's main goal is the development of an interactive 3D atlas, that allows detailed exploration of the rat brain as well as illustration of interactions and information flows between various brain structures. Compared to other software on the market, this tool will focus more on the specific needs of scientists and students. Simplicity of use is one of its keys features. Students and scientists should be able to easily manipulate and view data that the system provides. Especially scientists should be able to import or add results and compare or illustrate them within a unified framework. The software will run on normal consumer hardware and not require expensive workstations, so that students can use it for learning purposes at home, as well as scientists being able to add data from their regular work PCs. Despite not having high hardware requirements, it will make use of various visualization effects.