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Modelling complex biological systems using an agent-based approach
Mike Holcombe1, Salem Adra, Mesude Bicak
1Department of Computer Science, University of Sheffield, UK.
Abstract:
Many of the complex systems found in biology are comprised of numerous components, where interactions between individual agents result in the emergence of structures and function, typically in a highly dynamic manner. Often these entities have limited lifetimes but their interactions both with each other and their environment can have profound biological consequences. We will demonstrate how modelling these entities, and their interactions, can lead to a new approach to experimental biology bringing new insights and a deeper understanding of biological systems.
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