Humans are visual learners. After all, it takes just 150 milliseconds for a symbol to be processed and 100 milliseconds to attach a meaning to it.

This mental feature can help us grasp complex subjects like CRISPR, in a way that dense scientific papers can't.

Here are the top mobile apps that use visual learning, including Augmented Reality, to teach CRISPR.

CRISPR-3D

CRISPR-3D is a free AR app on iOS and Android, which displays realistic CRISPR-Cas models, including informational pages to let you know what you're seeing.

You don't need anything but your phone. Open up the app and point your camera at a flat surface—that's it!

You can select from Cas1 all the way to Cas13, as well as anti-CRISPRs. Each model has an informational bubble to tell you more.

CRISPR-3D was built by the Innovative Genomics Institute.

CRISPR Cpf1

CRISPR Cpf1 is currently available just on Android, and requires that you point your device at a QR code that you get when downloading the app.

However, the better labelling of the models and overall design makes this a great learning tool to better understand CRISPR Cpf1.

The CRISPR Cpf1 app was built by Biologic Models.