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human-cell-visualizer

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An interactive 3D visualization of three human cell types using Three.js, WebGL particles, and custom GLSL shaders, allowing users to rotate, zoom, morph, and explore annotated structures.

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2026-07-28

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Why it is worth attention

Combines artistic rendering with educational exploration of cell biology using modern web technologies, with a live demo and open-source MIT license.

Who it is for

  • Biology educators and students
  • Web developers interested in 3D visualization
  • Medical illustrators
  • Science communicators

Use cases

  • Teaching cell anatomy interactively
  • Demonstrating procedural 3D rendering techniques
  • Exploring morphological differences between cell types
  • Prototyping scientific visualizations for web

Strengths

  • Real-time morphing between three distinct cell types
  • Interactive controls (rotate, zoom, pause) for detailed examination
  • Uses custom GLSL shaders and WebGL particles for efficient rendering
  • Open source with MIT license, allowing reuse and modification

Considerations

  • Not a clinically validated biological simulation; stylized representation
  • Limited to three cell types only
  • May require modern browser with WebGL support

README quick start

Human Cell Visualizer

An interactive 3D human-cell visualisation built with Three.js, WebGL particles and custom GLSL shaders.

The project features three procedurally generated cell types:

Cone photoreceptor Melanocyte Purkinje neuron

Users can rotate, zoom, pause and smoothly morph between the cells, as well as explore annotated anatomical structures.

Tech Stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Three.js, WebGL, GLSL and SVG.

Live Demo: https://iamtechartist.github.io/human-cell-visualizer/

Disclaimer: This is a stylised scientific visualisation prototype, not a clinically validated biological simulation.

Licence: MIT

Description

An experiment in Three.js combining biology, particles, morphing animation with info panels and annotated anatomy.

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