"... Here we present a detailed demonstration of a virtual C. elegans
aimed at integrating these data in the form of a 3D dynamic model operating in a simulated physical environment. Our current
demonstration includes a realistic flexible worm body model, muscular system and a partially implemented ventral neural cord.
Our virtual C. elegans demonstrates successful forward and backward locomotion when sending sinusoidal patterns of neuronal
activity to groups of motor neurons.
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Reference:
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Palyanov A, Khayrulin S, Larson SD, Dibert A (2011) Towards a virtual C. elegans: a framework for simulation and visualization of the neuromuscular system in a 3D physical environment. In Silico Biol 11:137-47 [PubMed]
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