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  • Life Sciences
  • Computational Science
  • Interdisciplinary Studies

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  • Computer simulations, originating in physics during WWII, are now integral to scientific inquiry and prediction.
  • The collection focuses on the expanding role and diverse applications of simulations within the life sciences.
  • Contributors hail from various fields, including information studies, cognitive sciences, philosophy, and biology, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

Observation:

  • Simulations possess an ambiguous character, bridging analysis and prediction, understanding and practical application.
  • Their cross-disciplinary nature has fueled debate regarding their utility and transferability in contemporary life sciences.
  • The collection critically examines the assumption of straightforward method transfer between disparate fields like physics and biology.

Findings:

  • The collection presents historical case studies demonstrating how simulations are specifically utilized in various biological sub-fields.
  • It investigates the unique ways simulations enhance our comprehension of life processes.
  • Drawing on Sismondo's "compromises" and "glue" concept, the articles analyze what life sciences have integrated over the past two decades.

Implications:

  • This work challenges the uncritical adoption of simulation methodologies across diverse scientific domains.
  • It highlights the need for nuanced understanding of simulation's role in advancing life sciences.
  • The research encourages a deeper examination of interdisciplinary integration and its impact on scientific understanding.