Introduction. In contemporary scientific discourse, biology is assuming a heightened significance, both in the context of fundamental research and in the domain of practical applications within the realms of medicine, ecology and pharmacology. The interactive periodic table of elements, which incorporates contemporary IT technologies, is becoming an invaluable, accessible and convenient tool for comprehensive investigation of chemical and biological processes. The incorporation of novel technologies into the educational process, such as platforms, mobile applications, and websites, represents an augmented integrative component for traditional teaching approaches, as well as their transformations, which range from combined forms of information generalization to individual, narrowly specialized areas within the field of medicine.
Aim. The aim of this initiative is to enable future doctors, pharmacists, and researchers to access comprehensive data on chemical elements and to gain familiarity with their pharmacokinetic effects, thereby enabling them to reproduce their impact on biochemical processes and systems in real time. Such an integrative and interdisciplinary approach is particularly valuable in the context of new discoveries and developments in molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and genetics.
Objective. The objective of this project is to develop an interactive periodic table of elements that includes a panel displaying the main characteristic queries for each element. In addition, the project aims to systematise and summarise information on the effect of each element on the human body, their biological role, deficiency or excess, and pharmacological use.
Materials and methods. The Tilda platform was employed in the creation of the Interactive Periodic Table of Elements, while the resources of PubMed, the National Medical Library, Drug Bank and a retrospective literature analysis were utilised in the collection of scientific data. The graphic design and animation were created using Figma, Canva, and other software, while Mimic and Narakeet were employed for voice acting.
Results. The interactive Periodic Table of Elements is presented in the form of a website, accessible at http://interactiveperiodictable.tilda.ws/. It has been designed to serve as a valuable educational resource for future doctors, pharmacists, and researchers, offering users the opportunity to interact with and gain familiarity with a vast array of information pertaining to the chemical elements and their biological significance. The development of the Interactive Periodic Table of Elements facilitates the effective assimilation and utilisation of the material in educational and research processes, providing novel forms of perception for summarising the systematic analysis of pharmaceutical action and biological activity for each of the chemical elements.
Conclusions. Interactive Periodic Table of the Elements (http://interactiveperiodictable.tilda.ws/) represents a significant tool for modern biological science. Its utilisation facilitates the integration of chemical knowledge into biological research, enhancing comprehension of the interrelationships between chemical elements and biological processes. This methodology paves the way for novel developments in education and research, promoting effective training of future biologists, pharmacists, physicians and researchers.
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