Open, browser-based tools for learning cancer biology, molecular biology, and nanomedicine.
City-building metaphor for learning cell biology — organelles, signaling, and cancer mechanisms.
Citopolis Hub
Main entry point — navigate all Citopolis modules from here.
Citopolis Main
Core cell biology — organelles, membrane, and cellular functions as a city.
Citopolis: Immunology
Immune system mechanisms in the cell city framework.
Citopolis: p53 & Cancer
p53 tumor suppressor pathway — mutations, loss of function, and cancer progression.
Citopolis: PARP
PARP signaling and DNA damage repair in the context of cancer therapy.
Step-by-step interactive visualizations of core molecular biology processes.
Molecular Structure
Atoms, bonds, and the structure of biological macromolecules.
Mutations
Types of DNA mutations and their consequences at the molecular level.
DNA Replication
Semi-conservative replication — enzymes, forks, and fidelity mechanisms.
Transcription
DNA → RNA: promoters, RNA polymerase, and mRNA processing.
Translation
RNA → Protein: ribosomes, codons, and protein synthesis.
Gamified laboratory experience for biomedical sciences students.
Mission-based exploration of nanomedicine concepts and targeted drug delivery.
Individual interactive tools and classroom activities.
DNA Double Helix
Interactive 3D-style visualization of the DNA double helix structure.
Group Competition
Competitive quiz platform designed for classroom team activities.
Mission Map
Visual navigation map linking all educational missions and modules.
Gold & Trojan Horse
Drug delivery metaphor — gold nanoparticles and the Trojan horse concept in targeted therapy.
These tools are developed and maintained by Hugo L. Gallardo-Blanco at the School of Medicine & University Hospital "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), México.
All tools are free to use for non-commercial educational purposes. For questions, collaborations, or to report issues, contact us via GitHub Issues or email hugo.gallardobl@uanl.edu.mx.