The DNA Strand Visualization project provides an accurate and dynamic representation of a DNA double-helix structure using pure HTML and CSS. This project employs CSS keyframe animations to simulate the helical twisting and periodic motion characteristic of real DNA molecules. The visualization aims to illustrate the fundamental architecture of genetic material while maintaining a visually compelling and scientifically inspired aesthetic.

• 🎨 Pure HTML & CSS Representation – Constructed without JavaScript, ensuring lightweight execution.
• 🔄 Helical Motion Simulation – Uses advanced CSS keyframe animations to replicate the characteristic twisting movement of a DNA strand.
• 🌙 Optimized Dark-Themed Visualization – Enhances visual contrast and readability while preserving a modern scientific appearance.
• 📏 Responsive & Scalable Design – Adaptable to different screen sizes to ensure accessibility and usability across various devices.

An animated visualization of a DNA double-helix

This project requires only a modern web browser capable of rendering CSS animations.

1. Clone the Repository
   Execute the following command in a terminal to download the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Hifza-Khalid/dna-strand-visualization.git

2. Access the Project Directory

   cd dna-strand-visualization

3. Launch the Visualization
   Open index.html in a web browser to observe the animated double-helix structure in motion.

This visualization is grounded in fundamental molecular biology principles and computational design methodologies:

• HTML 🏗️ – Provides the structural framework for the DNA strands and backbone.
• CSS 🎨 – Implements keyframe animations to emulate the double-helix rotation, base-pair alignment, and periodic undulation characteristic of real DNA structures.

📂 dna-strand-visualization
│── 📄 index.html      # Primary HTML file defining the DNA structure
│── 🎨 style.css       # CSS file responsible for helical motion and animation styling
└── 📜 README.md       # Project documentation (this file)

Enhancements and optimizations are encouraged! If you would like to improve the scientific accuracy of the animation or refine its aesthetic and computational efficiency, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the Repository
2. Create a New Branch (git checkout -b feature-branch)
3. Implement and Document Changes (git commit -m "Enhanced helical motion simulation")
4. Push to Your Fork (git push origin feature-branch)
5. Submit a Pull Request 🎉

Your contributions will help refine this representation, making it an even more precise and educational visualization.

This project is distributed under the MIT License, granting open access for modification, replication, and educational use.

💡 Created with ❤️ by Hifza Khalid.
For any inquiries, collaborations, or research-oriented improvements, feel free to reach out!