Quorumetrix Studio

Our latest project at Quorumetrix Studio brings to life the intricate architecture of astrocytes of the brain, using detailed 3D models to reveal their complex architecture at an unprecedented level of resolution. This breakthrough study, published in Current Biology, made possible through the development of powerful computer vision and machine learning approaches, has important implications for our understanding of how astrocytes function and interact with other cells in the brain, paving the way for new insights into their role in brain function and disease. Learn more about the research here: https://lnkd.in/gyBpCUjW Quorumetrix Studio specializes in creating engaging quantitative motion graphics; we're passionate about helping researchers share their work with a wider audience. Our approach combines expertise in analytical programming, data visualization, motion design, and storytelling to create compelling visuals that make complex information accessible to everyone. If you're interested in learning more about our approach, or have a project you'd like to discuss, please send us an email at info@Quorumetrix.com or connect on LinkedIn. #quantitative #motiongraphics #datavisualization #3danimation #sciencecommunication

"The Neuron, the Synapse, and the Connectome" A primer on #connectomics in #neuroscience, how far we've come, and where we're going.

Out today in Nature:

Do you like neuroscience, and music? Hope you'll enjoy my latest article on #data #sonification in #neuroscience. I've spent the past few years experimenting with using MIDI generators with neuro data, and in this article I discuss using video for #neurophysiology visualization, using pitch as an data encoding channel, I contrast event-driven vs continuous variable sonification, and lots of video examples. https://lnkd.in/gp6Paw6D Follow Quorumetrix Studio for more. #dataviz #scivis #neuro

I hope you'll read the article I wrote for the The Transmitter: A render essay on why neuroscience needs to overcome its legacy of minimalism and embrace the contemporary challenge of representing whole-nervous-system connectivity. A fun mix of history and future outlook, with lots of pretty pictures of neurons for good measure. #neuroscience #connectomics #scivis

Happy to release a new film reel with clips of a few favorite projects over the past few years. Hope you'll enjoy!

A new logo for a new era...

My latest #neuro #visualization is an intuition pump to help us appreciate the intricate interconnectivity of cells in your #brain.  We begin by peeling through the #MICrONS cubic millimeter of mouse visual cortex, where ~75,000 neurons are packed tightly. We then see the layered organization of the cerebral cortex, segmented by their inputs and outputs. While the inputs and outputs are designated to distinct (horizontal) layers, the brain is functionally organized by vertical ‘columns’ through all these layers. Each column is a modular, computational unit, that processes and responds to one specific type of information. We take a moment to appreciate  the coordinated firing of a sample of functionally-matched neurons from within a cortical minicolumn. We then zoom in from the level of the circuit to the level of the synapse, onto a layer 5 Pyramidal neuron at the heart of the microcolumn, the principal excitation unit of the brain. This unremarkable pyramidal neuron has >11,000 input synapses. Its job is to integrate these inputs, and change its own output firing rate in response. Each glowing point is at the location of a synapse. For the synapses known to come from specific cortical layers, I’ve color coded these synapses, and animated them to flicker with juxtaposed activity data from the same type of cells elsewhere in the volume.  As the camera pans away, we appreciate the neuronal diversity inside this tissue - each of the neurons that pops in and out of view is a sample from the same volume that is confirmed to share a synapse with this pyramidal. Some cells hug it closely, some reach over to "high-five" from a distance. Thanks to the Allen Institute for their commitment to #openscience and making these impressive datasets openly available.