HyperDevoGraph: Modeling C. elegans Development with Hypergraph Convolution Techniques
Contributor: Mehul Arora
Mentors: Bradly Alicea, Himanshu Chougule
This project studies the development of a tiny worm called Caenorhabditis elegans, focusing on how its cells grow and interact from its early stages. It uses two special tools called Spatial Hypergraphs and Lineage Hypergraphs to map out and understand these interactions. Spatial Hypergraphs look at how cells are arranged and interact in space, which helps us understand how they communicate and influence each other. Lineage Hypergraphs track the family tree of each cell, showing how cells evolve and form different parts of the worm's body. By combining these tools, the project aims to get a complete picture of the worm's development, from a single cell to a fully formed organism. This work could help us learn more about basic life processes and improve medical and tissue engineering fields. The project is supported by international organizations interested in neuroscience and the use of advanced computer models to study brain and nervous system development.
- Studies the development of a tiny worm called Caenorhabditis elegans, focusing on how its cells grow and interact from its early stages.This work could help us learn more about basic life processes and improve medical and tissue engineering fields