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The concept of creating a virtual cell is ambitious; it aims to simulate a fully functioning cell, starting with simpler organisms like yeast. Proteins are foundational to life, and while AlphaFold provided a static depiction of their structure, it is the dynamic interactions within the cell that truly elucidate biological functions. The goal of the virtual cell project is to model these interactions and build simulations that can demonstrate how cells respond to various changes, such as nutrient adjustments or drug injections.