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Advancements in multicellular simulations

Multicellular modeling is increasingly being used to understand biological systems. SimuCell3D is a tool that allows mechanically realistic simulations, using the deformable cell model, to be developed and run.

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Germano, D.P.J., Osborne, J.M. Advancements in multicellular simulations. Nat Comput Sci 4, 312–313 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43588-024-00624-5

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