Living Gut app for iPhone and iPad


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Games Education Action Educational
Developer: James Finn
Free
Current version: 1.0, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 30 Mar 2014
App size: 43.04 Mb

Living Gut allows you to explore the entire digestive system through the use of its interactive gastrointestinal map. There are 17 points of interest along this map that can be viewed in detail simply by pressing the organs on the screen. Once pressed you can read up on what this particular organ or special interest area does and learn about the fascinating microorganisms that inhabit the region. Furthermore you can manipulate a 3D model of the selected organ for extra scrutiny.

In addition to this, the scrolling shooter game Alimentary Assault is also available. In this game you take control of the APC micro ship and must pilot it through the gastrointestinal tract. Many viruses and harmful bacteria will try to hinder your progress. Luckily youre equipped with the right firepower and have the help of beneficial probiotics to aid you with this situation. There are 4 levels to fight through in total starting in the Oesophagus and ending in the Large Intestine.

This app was created with the Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre (APC). The APC is a research centre located in Cork, Ireland, that aims to link Irish science with industry and society through excellence in research, education and outreach in gastrointestinal health. It is free to download and absent of intrusive ads.

http://www.ucc.ie/research/apc/content/