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OpenWorm
The OpenWorm project is an open-source effort to create a computer model of the C. elegans nematode.
About OpenWorm
OpenWorm is an open-source project dedicated to creating a virtual C. elegans nematode in a computer. It provides simulation, visualization and data resources, including a worm body simulator that models muscles, soft tissues and fluids, a 3D browser, the DevoWorm developmental project, a NeuroML connectome, and the Geppetto web-based simulation platform. The project states that all code, data and models are open-source under the MIT licence, and coordinates volunteers from around the world through Slack.
Key features
- Worm body simulator modelling muscles, soft tissues and fluids
- WormSim interactive browser tool to play with the worm
- DevoWorm project for developmental processes via data analysis and simulation
- OpenWorm Browser for 3D zoom, rotate and peel back layers
- NeuroML connectome mapping every neuron and its connections
- Geppetto plug-and-play web platform for biological system simulations
Best for: Researchers, engineers, and volunteers interested in open biological simulation and C. elegans data.
Good for
- All code, data and models described as open-source under MIT licence.
- Community of engineers, scientists and volunteers from around the world.
- Offers multiple interactive tools for exploring the worm.
Watch out for
- Project is ongoing; current tasks tracked via GitHub milestones.
- Community coordination uses Slack, with access via a volunteer application form.
- Described as building toward a virtual organism, not a finished product.
OpenWorm at a glance
- Website
- openworm.org
- Category
- Research & Data › Open Data & Datasets
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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OpenWorm FAQ
What is OpenWorm?
An open-source project dedicated to creating a virtual C. elegans nematode in a computer.
What licence applies to OpenWorm outputs?
All code, data and models produced as part of the project are open-source under the MIT licence.
How can volunteers join the project?
Fill out the volunteer application form to receive a Slack invitation for communication and coordination.
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