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Senomic view of the cell: Senome
František Baluška1, William B Miller2
1IZMB, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
Communicative & Integrative Biology
|September 15, 2018
Summary
Cells possess a tripartite informational architecture, including the Genome, Epigenome, and a proposed Senome, which stores sensory experiences. Understanding this cell-wide memory system is crucial for comprehending eukaryotic complexity and multicellularity.
Area of Science:
- Cell biology
- Epigenetics
- Philosophy of biology
Background:
- Thomas Henry Huxley's 'epigenetic' philosophy of biology.
- Current research predominantly focuses on the Genome.
- Cells possess complex informational architectures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a tripartite model of cellular memory: Senome, Epigenome, and Genome.
- To highlight the importance of the Senome, representing cellular sensory experiences.
- To advocate for a holistic understanding of eukaryotic cell complexity.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual framework development.
- Integration of existing biological knowledge.
- Philosophical analysis of cellular information processing.
Main Results:
- A proposed trinity of memory-storing media: Senome, Epigenome, and Genome.
- Identification of the Senome as a critical, understudied component of cellular information.
- A new perspective on the cell-wide informational architecture.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive understanding of eukaryotic cells requires considering the Genome, Epigenome, and Senome.
- The Senome is vital for understanding the cognitive cell and its sensing apparatus.
- This integrated view is essential for explaining sentient multicellular organisms.
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