OpenWorm: The Secrets of C. elegans Through Open Science

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the OpenWorm project, which aims to simulate the nematode C. elegans to test biophysical models related to its nervous system, musculature, development, and aging. The conversation includes updates on a Kickstarter campaign intended to fund the project.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes their work on the OpenWorm project, focusing on simulating C. elegans for testing various biophysical models.
  • The participant mentions the current focus on the nervous system and musculature, with plans to model development and aging.
  • Another participant notes Physics Forums' pledge of $15 to the Kickstarter campaign.
  • A later post announces the success of the Kickstarter campaign and expresses gratitude to contributors.
  • Another participant expresses happiness about the campaign's success.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the positive outcome of the Kickstarter campaign and express support for the OpenWorm project. No significant disagreements are noted in the discussion.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not delve into specific technical details of the models being tested or the methodologies employed in the simulation.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in open science, computational biology, and the simulation of biological systems may find this discussion relevant.

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Hi PF members,

I'm writing code for OpenWorm this summer. Our goal is to simulate the entire worm C. elegans for the purposes of testing biophysical models at the level of single cells, of systems of cells, and of interaction with the worm's environment. Our current focus is on the nervous system and musculature needed for movement, but we're also working on modeling development and aging as well. More information is available on the link above and on the Kickstarter page linked below.

Our Kickstarter campaign has *only 3 hours left* and $10,000 to reach our goal. Donations fund engineering efforts in the project, pay for servers, and allow for expanding education and outreach about open science. Any amount helps.

Note: I am not in any way being funded through this campaign

Greg Bernhardt has approved submission of this post.
 
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Physics Forums has pledged $15 :)
 
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The campaign was a success! Thanks to all who contributed to our funding -- your support won't be in vain.

Also to any who looked into OpenWorm and chose to support the project in other ways :)
 
Glad to hear it worked :smile:
 

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