From Brain Lobes to Neurons: Navigating the Brain Using Advanced 3D Modeling and Visualization Tools.

ABSTRACT: Neuroscience education must convey 3D structure with clarity and accuracy. Traditional 2D renderings are limited as they lose depth information and hinder spatial understanding. High-resolution resources now exist, yet many are difficult to use in the class. Therefore, we developed an educational brain video that moves from gross to microanatomy using MRI-based models and the published literature. The pipeline used Fiji for preprocessing, MeshLab for mesh cleanup, Rhino 6 for target fixes, Houdini FX for materials, lighting, and renders, and Cinema4D for final refinement of the video. We had our brain models validated by two neuroscientists for educational fidelity. We tested the video in a class with 96 undergraduates randomized to video and lecture or lecture only. Students completed the

SUBMITTER: Rowaizak M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12470745 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature