3D Embryos Project
The 3D Embryos Project gathers and incorporates data to generate 3D models for a variety of organisms. Embryos are being imaged using either confocal microscopy or photography to create three dimensional files for viewing and 3D printing. Using the latter approach, older physical embryo models, including various antique wax or plastic models, are also being imaged. Anyone can view, download, and print these 3D models in order to appreciate the complex morphogenetic processes that take place in developing embryos of various species.
If you wish to loan physical models or contribute modeling data to the 3D Embryos Project, please contact 3Dembryos@gmail.com
DOWNLOADS
Midge midgewhole.stl
Crepidula fornicata 4-cell betafourcellfull.stl
Crepidula fornicata 24-cell 24cell_partial.stl and Information File
Crepidula fornicata 24-cell digitally enhanced 24cell_complete.stl and Information File
Injection Mold 300micron_microinjection_mold.stl and Information File
Sea Urchin Pluteus Larva Sea_Urchin_Pluteus_Larva.stl and Information File
Sea Urchin Larval Skeleton Sea_Urchin_Larval_Skeleton.stl and Information File
Carollia perspicillata short-tailed fruit bat embryo Carollia_bat_embryo.stl and Information File
Wax Model
Textured Animated Model
Digital Model
We acknowledge the tremendous support of Travis Ross, Manager of the Beckman Institute Visualization Laboratory, who introduced us to the technique of photogrammetry. We also acknowledge the kind support of Meredith Mahoney, Curator, and others of the Illinois State Museum for loaning us models, such as the midge model above. Finally, we acknowledge the generous funding of the National Science Foundation that supports our research and the 3D Embryos Project.
This research is funded by N.S.F. Grant IOS 1558061 to J.J.H.