Science is often influenced by the unseen world of bacteria that coexist with us. These microscopic organisms play a crucial role in our bodies, affecting everything from digestion to mood.
Researchers at the University of Galway recently introduced a collection of 247,092 computer models of these bacteria, marking the largest digital microbe library ever created.
Their project, known as APOLLO, provides a fresh way to study the microbiome without relying on slow laboratory work.
This ambitious effort is led by Professor Ines Thiele, a principal investigator with APC Microbiome Ireland, housed at University College Cork.
She also directs the University of Galway’s Digital Metabolic Twin Centre, where this vast model collection was born.
Digital microbes changed the game
APOLLO comprises detailed computer models that…