Note that MorphoSource is precisely the type of scientific resource that will be lost if Trump, Elon, and the DOGE-ies have their way.
This has been jointly funded by NSF and the investigators home institution (Duke).
Scientific databases, like this, but also many model organism genome databases have already been at risk because maintaining and curating high quality data is often seen as "not sexy enough". Many such resources are being forced to consider subscription models (e.g. [1]) to "keep the lights on". Ironically such resources are in fact critical for modern, high impact science.
This is only going to get worse as the Trumpists and DOGE-ies continue to kneecap NIH, NSF, and other critical parts of our infrastructure.
The Sketchfab collection seems to have been set to non-downloadable. The morphsource collection can be downloaded, but only as an image sequence, not as 3D meshes. Fairly easy to convert images sequence to mesh, but I wish they had made the task more straightforward.
There are meshes in morphosource too. Didn't try downloading any but they are available as STL files with 1-2 million polygons per model. Some meshes are individual bones or skulls, others are complete specimens. The interface is a bit clumsy but you can use "mesh" in your search string
I find these kinds of projects really exciting. Does anyone know if the people behind this project have any connection to #ScanAllFish[1], which was also featured on Hacker News last year[2]?
The OpenVertebrate database is an incredible resource, but I wonder how accessible it truly is for everyday use—like without needing a biology degree to navigate.
It’s fascinating how 3D scans are revolutionizing our understanding of species, but I’d love to see more on practical applications for non-researchers.
This could be a game-changer for educators and hobbyists alike. Here's to more accessible, cross-disciplinary tools!
Ok so whas looking where to actually download the models. Looks its here:
https://www.morphosource.org/catalog/media?locale=en
But you need to register account and file a request for each download.
Edit: ok there is a filter option "Publication Status: Open Download" which gives you download without filing a request.
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The project sounds interesting, but I can't see what it's about because they've apparently blacklisted (?) my entire country.
ETA: Looks like this is just a news article. Perhaps linking the (less discriminatory) primary source would be a better idea: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/overt/gallery/
(2024) Original source: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/scientists-ct-scan...
Note that MorphoSource is precisely the type of scientific resource that will be lost if Trump, Elon, and the DOGE-ies have their way.
This has been jointly funded by NSF and the investigators home institution (Duke).
Scientific databases, like this, but also many model organism genome databases have already been at risk because maintaining and curating high quality data is often seen as "not sexy enough". Many such resources are being forced to consider subscription models (e.g. [1]) to "keep the lights on". Ironically such resources are in fact critical for modern, high impact science.
This is only going to get worse as the Trumpists and DOGE-ies continue to kneecap NIH, NSF, and other critical parts of our infrastructure.
[1] https://veupathdb.org/veupathdb/app/static-content/subscript...
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3D objects viewable in-browser can be found here: https://sketchfab.com/FloridaMuseum/models
So far about 800 objects have been uploaded, including within the past fortnight.
Some noninteractive colour images are available here: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/overt/gallery/
The Sketchfab collection seems to have been set to non-downloadable. The morphsource collection can be downloaded, but only as an image sequence, not as 3D meshes. Fairly easy to convert images sequence to mesh, but I wish they had made the task more straightforward.
There are meshes in morphosource too. Didn't try downloading any but they are available as STL files with 1-2 million polygons per model. Some meshes are individual bones or skulls, others are complete specimens. The interface is a bit clumsy but you can use "mesh" in your search string
Thanks. I will re-look.
I take it back. The volumetric image series format of morphsource is not agreeable to being easily converted to mesh objects.
They're in a number of places, but the most complete seems to be morphosource:
https://www.morphosource.org/projects/000368762 (17867 scans, 10920 specimens)
I find these kinds of projects really exciting. Does anyone know if the people behind this project have any connection to #ScanAllFish[1], which was also featured on Hacker News last year[2]?
[1]: https://www.adamsummers.org/scanallfish
[2]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40021458
What might be an efficient way to view these if you don't work with 3-D models often. Is there a good viewer that allows 3-D rotation, etc.?
Something like https://github.com/nci/drishti might be useful.
Do they share the original CT scans?
Looks like yes. For example here : https://www.morphosource.org/concern/media/000727606?locale=...
Some of these would be better converted to 3dgs.
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The OpenVertebrate database is an incredible resource, but I wonder how accessible it truly is for everyday use—like without needing a biology degree to navigate. It’s fascinating how 3D scans are revolutionizing our understanding of species, but I’d love to see more on practical applications for non-researchers.
This could be a game-changer for educators and hobbyists alike. Here's to more accessible, cross-disciplinary tools!
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