This article is for release notes and updates specific to Visible Body Suite. Every time there is an update to the content or features, the date and updates are listed here.
April 16, 2025 (Product 5.6.16)
- Minor bug fixes and improvements.
March 26, 2025 (Product 5.5.22)
New in VB Suite: Illustrations of anatomical variants and terminology!
- New anatomical terminology illustrations covering introductory topics such planes, anatomical positions, and directional terms.
- New illustrations depicting "classic" anatomy vs. common variations. Find these in the Human Anatomy section under the "Anatomical Terminology" heading.
- Now you can turn any 3D view into a Gross Anatomy Lab view with the tap of a button! Use standard anatomical positioning, or arrange a 3D model in prone or supine position.
- Bug fixes, enhancements, and various improvements.
February 24, 2025 (Product 5.4.58)
The info box in VB Suite has undergone some major changes! Here's what's new:
- Similar features have been organized into collapsible sections
- The hierarchy listing lets you see the organizational systems of any 3D structure
- Interactive features like Isolate Anatomy and Radius Blast are in one place
- Accessibility functionality means you can use your device's screen reader and keyboard to interact with the app:
- Also, we have fixed some bugs and made minor improvements and enhancements throughout VB Suite.
November 7, 2024 (Product 5.3.10)
Explore more reproductive content in our latest update!
- 30-week fetus model: See how the body changes during the final trimester of pregnancy
- Testis model: Learn about the spermatic cord and the pathway of sperm
- Prostate cancer 3D lesson: See how male reproductive and urinary systems are affected
- Slideshow: Learn how layers of the abdominal wall form the male or female inguinal canal
- Bug fixes & improvements
October 23, 2024 (Product 5.2.24)
See what's new in the latest VB Suite update:
- Multiple choice quizzes are now available! Test your knowledge on a topic by selecting from multiple choice questions.
- All new A&P quizzes have been added to the Study section, as well as between most chapters in the Anatomy & Physiology section.
- Bug fixes and minor improvements.
September 3, 2024 (Product 5.1.18)
VB Suite's latest update offers an exciting look at fetal development with three all-new interactive 3D models!
- The embryo model shows the chorion, yolk sac, and the beginnings of the nervous, digestive, and circulatory systems.
- The fetus model includes internal organs, as well as the amniotic sac and placenta within the uterus.
- The fetal circulation model shows how the circulatory system of the fetus connects to the placenta and how various ducts help oxygenated blood bypass the developing lungs and liver.
The female reproductive system has been greatly enhanced and now includes:
- A new microanatomy 3D model depicting the uterus, vagina, uterine tubes, ovaries, and uterine ligaments.
- A new microanatomy 3D model of endometriosis to show how it can affect reproductive anatomy with different levels of severity.
- A new illustration covering anatomical variations of the position of the uterus.
And, as always, we've made bug fixes, enhancements, and minor improvements.
August 12, 2024 (Product 5.00.76)
The buying options expanded on Apple App Store and Google play to be the same as on the VB Web Store (Student Subscription and Classroom/Professional Subscription).
And, as always, we've made bug fixes, enhancements, and minor improvements.
June 20, 2024 (Product 5.0)
VB Suite is better than ever with all-new guided anatomy & physiology key concepts lessons!
Explore 50 virtual "chapters" that present topics taught in an introductory A&P course.
- There is a "chapter" for every body system
- Use the guided learning path to move through each lesson
- Share lessons with other VB Suite users with the QR code feature
We have also made minor bug fixes and enhancements.
March 25, 2024 (Product 4.7)
Our latest update comes with some new anatomy content and accessibility features! Here's what's new:
- Anatomy: We have four brand new endocrine system animations that explain how hormones alter cell activity, cortisol and its relationship to Addison's Disease and Cushing Syndrome, and more.
- Accessibility: VB Suite now supports popular screen readers VoiceOver and TalkBack! If you're using the web version of VB Suite, you can navigate the program via the keyboard.
- Minor bug fixes and improvements.
January 24, 2024 (Product 4.6)
Our latest updates to Tours and Flashcards make it even easier to create, share, and use custom content in VB Suite!
- You can now edit and reorganize your existing Tours
- You can preview and launch individual Flashcards from within a deck using the new "Preview Deck as List" feature
- You can add keywords and use the new search bar in the My Library and Study tabs to sort through your saved content
Also, as always, we've fixed some bugs and made minor improvements.
November 29, 2023 (Product 4.5)
Here's what is new in VB Suite:
- New accessibility feature: Use the Listen button to have definitions, info text, and NIH data read out loud.
- As always, bug fixes and improvements
November 16, 2023
Institutions with Site License subscriptions can now offer students and faculty the option to access VB Suite on computers without first creating an account or signing in.
The VB Suite with No Log-in Site License Bundle offers:
- All content in the database over the web without signing in
- The option to use the sign in version if customers want to use the mobile app, create favorited library content, or use Flashcards and Tours
November 14, 2023 (Product 4.4)
Expand your biology knowledge!
- Use the 3D phylogenetic tree model to explore how all living things evolved from a common ancestor.
- Study illustrations of the mechanisms of evolution, natural selection, and speciation.
- Walk through the stages of cell division with animated models of mitosis and meiosis.
Also, as always, bug fixes and minor improvements.
November 6, 2023 (Portal 4.48)
- GA4 added to VB Suite Dashboard.
- Minor bug fixes and improvements.
October 23, 2023 (Product 4.3)
- Minor bug fixes and improvements
October 23, 2023 (Portal 4.46)
New Dashboard for Visible Body Suite!
- VB Suite has an all new web dashboard! Use it to access the web and mobile versions, download premade Flashcard Decks and Tours, and sign up to get alerts about product updates.
August 22, 2023 (Product 4.2)
Check out the all new endocrine system content in our latest release!
- Compare healthy anatomy with 3D models of an ovary with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and a pancreas with type 1 diabetes.
- Explore the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in a new microanatomy model.
Also, as always, bug fixes and minor improvements.
August 15, 2023 (Portal 4.39)
New and improved VB Suite pricing plans as well as keyboard accessibility updates!
- We have updated our subscription options!
- “Student” - $34.99 / year
- “Classroom / Professional” - $199 / year
- We’ve made improvements to keyboard accessibility. You can now sign in and sign up using your keyboard!
- We’ve added a step to the account creation process. You must now select a checkbox confirming you have agreed to our User Agreement.
- Minor bug fixes and improvements.
August 14, 2023 (Product 4.1)
- Minor bug fixes and improvements
August 7, 2023 (Product 4.0)
Say hello to life science! You're going to love our new biology content:
- Learn about the function of cells and explore models of eukaryotic and bacterial cells. Examine the components of blood cells under a virtual microscope.
- Study the building blocks of life with our new DNA model. See how the double helix is formed by nitrogenous bases and the sugar-phosphate backbone. Interact with simulations of DNA coiling around histones and supercoiling into chromatin.
- Compare and contrast animal and human anatomy with our new dissectible sea star, earthworm, frog, and pig models.
And, as always, bug fixes and improvements.
July 17, 2023 (Portal v4.36)
- We have improved our sign up process to make it easier to create your Visible Body account!
- We’ve added the option for librarians to have one-month complimentary review access.
- Minor bug fixes and improvements.
The product remains at version (3.2).
July 13, 2023 (Product v3.2)
Summer minor and mighty improvements!
The VB Team spent the first part of the summer making VB Suite even easier to navigate and use. These improvements will make your everyday use smoother and faster.
The web app loads thousands of 3D models that you can rotate, zoom into, and explore.
- Selecting a model is now faster and more responsive.
- Scrolling the menu with a magic mouse or trackpad is now more controlled. We also added a new scroll speed setting so you can slow it down or speed it up. Check it out here:
Since we released them last summer, our 3D Flashcards have been used and viewed over a million times.
- Based on feedback from customers, we’ve improved the creation, saving, and deleting of cards and decks.
- We also added a mobile keyboard to make it easier to sign in and share Flashcards.
And, as always, lots of other small bug fixes and improvements.
July 5, 2023 (Product v3.1)
VB Suite's latest update will get your heart pumping!
- Interact with a 3D beating heart to learn about the cardiac cycle, conduction, and cardiac output. You can adjust the heart rate by setting the BPM and follow along on an ECG.
- Our new pathology slideshows visually explain diseases like lung cancer, cirrhosis, and more.
- And, as always, bug fixes and improvements.
May 22, 2023 (Product v3.0)
VB Suite Product (mobile and web) has a brand new menu and search system!
- Start by choosing a topic of interest, such as human anatomy
- Search for specific content by keyword and filter results by content type (3D view, animation, etc.)
- Check out the Spotlight section for newly added content and features, helpful tips, and free resources
- And, as always, bug fixes and minor improvements.
The VB Suite Portal remains at version 4.31.