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Open source Digital Bacteria
FiReaNGeL writes "Scientists have constructed a software capable of simulating organisms at the molecular, single-cell and population levels. The program, called AgentCell, will soon be available, open sourced under a BSD license. "With AgentCell we can simulate the behavior of entire populations of cells as they sense their environment, respond to stimuli and move in a three-dimensional world". The researchers have designed their digital bacterial system in modules, so that additional components may be added later - "The hope is that people will modify the code or add some new capabilities". AgentCell has possible applications in cancer research, drug development and combating bioterrorism. Lots of movies and pictures are available, along with a detailed press release describing the program."
Saying "Lots of movies and pictures are available" in a Slashdot article is like a death sentence to the poor server running the site...
It seems that Windows users receive free copies of stuff like this each time they connect to the Internet and get their mail.
That, and news on free "sword sharpeners", if ya get my meaning.
I remember the old game of "Life" that simulated growth with very simple rules. Sounds like the game has grown up.
Vos teneo officium eram periculosus ut vos recipero is.
Bacteria may be the only culture some people have.
I don't know the meaning of the word 'don't' - J
And just how do we know our entire reality isn't simply a large scale version of this? Is our universe simply the inside of a box? Does it even matter?
Well, first, no - if we're in a giant box, and the laws of physics defined therein cause us to see and experience what we're seeing and experiencing, then... no. That's the framework of our universe. We can't operate outside of that framework, so kvetching about it isn't very productive.
And second, you'll be getting the munchies very soon, I'm guessing.
Don't disappoint your bird dog. Go to the range.
Anybody know the cure for digital chlamydia?
I networked with this infected computer and didnt have my firewall turned on.
Bacteria: It's the only culture we've got left.
"It never got weird enough for me." - HST (RIP)