Knowledge of cellular and structural biology has reached unprecedented levels of detail. In conjunction with advances in 3D computer visualisation techniques this has allowed exploration of cellular ultrastructure and environments by a virtual user. The extraction and integration of relevant scientific information, along with consideration of the best representation of data, is often a bottleneck in the visualisation process for many 3D biomedical artists. Here we introduce "Nanoscape", a collaborative project between 3D computer artists, computer graphics developers, and cell biologists that enables a user to navigate a cell in a complex 3D computer visualised environment. We combine actual data from various scientific disciplines (including structural biology, cell biology and multiple microscopic techniques) and apply artistic expression and design aesthetics to create a unique new experience where a real-time virtual explorer can traverse a cell surface, observe and interact with a more scientifically accurate cell surface environment.

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Nanoscape，数据驱动的3D实时交互式虚拟单元环境

细胞和结构生物学知识已达到前所未有的详细水平。结合3D计算机可视化技术的进步，虚拟用户可以探索细胞超微结构和环境。有关科学信息的提取和集成以及对数据的最佳表示的考虑，通常是许多3D生物医学艺术家可视化过程中的瓶颈。在这里，我们介绍“ Nanoscape”，这是3D计算机艺术家，计算机图形开发人员和细胞生物学家之间的合作项目，使用户能够在复杂的3D计算机可视化环境中导航细胞。我们将各种科学学科（包括结构生物学，