OpenWorm: The Secrets of C. elegans Through Open Science

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The discussion centers on a coding project for OpenWorm, which aims to simulate the C. elegans worm to test biophysical models at various biological levels, focusing on the nervous system and musculature for movement, as well as modeling development and aging. A Kickstarter campaign was launched to fund engineering efforts, server costs, and educational outreach, with only three hours remaining and a goal of raising $10,000. The campaign ultimately succeeded, with contributions from the community, including a pledge from Physics Forums. The project emphasizes the importance of open science and community support in advancing research initiatives.
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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

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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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