New VR Lab Lets Students Explore Enzymes Inside Living Cells
A new virtual reality biology simulation, VR Enzymes, is now available as a standalone lab in the Pico Store. Designed for high school students, the immersive tool lets learners explore cellular processes by activating enzymes and repairing cell functions. Schools can adopt it without needing to buy the full STEM package.
VR Enzymes was created by a team of international science Olympiad winners, coaches, and researchers from MIT, Harvard, and EPFL. The simulation guides students through key biological systems, including enzyme-substrate interactions, transcription, translation, and ATP synthesis. Learners also examine organelle functions while navigating environments like the bloodstream, cell membrane, and mitochondria.
The tool aligns with major curricula, such as IB, NGSS, TEKS, and Cambridge, making it adaptable for classrooms worldwide. Though no specific implementation guides for these standards are provided, schools can request structured support through a dedicated website. Recommended for ages 13–18, it can also serve as an advanced module for middle school students.
Unlike traditional biology teaching, VR Enzymes shifts focus from memorisation to systems thinking. Students engage directly with life processes, reinforcing understanding through interactive problem-solving.
VR Enzymes offers schools a flexible, curriculum-aligned resource for biology education. Available independently of larger STEM packages, it provides hands-on learning through VR headset. Support for implementation is accessible via the project's official website.
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