John Templeton Foundation Grant to Explore E. coli Community Assembly

November 11, 2024. Dr. Eran Agmon, in collaboration with Liam Longo (Tokyo Institute of Technology) and Hiroki Kojima (University of Tokyo), has secured a grant from the John Templeton Foundation for a pioneering study on microbial community formation. The project, A-Life Meets B-Life, will leverage simulations (A-Life, or Artificial Life) and E. coli bioreactor experiments (B-Life, or Biological Life) to examine how microbial communities form and assemble under controlled, hybrid conditions. This research aims to reveal insights into microbial cooperation and community dynamics, with a focus on understanding how interactions within these communities may influence individuality and adaptability.


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