BioNerdette & Oren
Oren Oren
Hey, I just stumbled on a VR app that lets you literally walk inside a DNA helix—like you can see the nucleotides as if they're a physical hallway. Think about that: a virtual tour through your genome, but also the potential to simulate protein folding in real time. What do you think—hype, or a real step toward visualizing genetics?
BioNerdette BioNerdette
Wow, that sounds like stepping into the double helix like it’s a secret tunnel! I’m all for making those tiny base pairs feel like real bricks in a corridor, but I can’t help wondering about the scale—how many angstroms per meter are we using? Also, protein folding in real time is a beast; every hydrogen bond, every van der Waals tweak could overwhelm the display if we try to show it all. It’s an exciting hype, sure, but I’d love to see how they’ll balance scientific fidelity with immersive fun without drowning us in a sea of swirling electrons. Maybe it’ll be the next classroom, or maybe just a cool novelty… either way, I’m intrigued!