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  • Integrative biological simulations
  • Computational modeling in life sciences

Background:

  • Biological simulations have a diverse history, targeting systems from cells to ecosystems.
  • The value of large-scale computational modeling remains debated within the biological community.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine philosophical and practical issues surrounding integrative biological simulations.
  • To explore the potential of simulations in biological research by drawing analogies from physics.
  • To propose improvements in community workflow and publication practices for better simulation integration and discoverability.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical examination of modeling in biology and physics.
  • Analysis of community workflow and publication practices.
  • Discussion of analogies from physics sub-disciplines.

Main Results:

  • Identified philosophical and practical challenges for integrative simulations.
  • Suggested physics sub-disciplines as cultural analogies for biological modeling.
  • Highlighted the need for pragmatic viewpoints balancing philosophical belief and current understanding.

Conclusions:

  • Adoption of improved practices can advance integrative simulation efforts.
  • Aligned incentives exist with open science, data sharing, and reproducibility trends.
  • Enhanced discoverability and incorporation of research are crucial for simulation integration.