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  • Molecular biology and information theory emerged in the mid-20th century, fostering the concept of the genetic code.
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  • Current challenges in understanding the genetic code impact next-generation biology and personalized medicine.

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  • To re-evaluate the synergy between molecular biology and information theory.
  • To address theoretical and practical challenges in understanding the genetic code.
  • To advocate for a multidisciplinary approach integrating information theory into theoretical biology.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of the relationship between molecular biology and information theory.
  • Review of advancements in both fields and their implications for the genetic code.
  • Exploration of the need for quantitative, predictive models in theoretical biology.

Main Results:

  • The initial cross-fertilization between molecular biology and information theory has not kept pace with recent scientific advances.
  • Significant theoretical and practical challenges persist in fully deciphering the genetic code.
  • A paradigm shift is needed in theoretical biology, moving from metaphor to testable, quantitative models.

Conclusions:

  • Bridging molecular biology and information theory is crucial for future biological advancements, including personalized genetic therapies and Artificial Life.
  • Integrating information as a quantitative concept is essential for developing predictive models in theoretical biology.
  • A multidisciplinary approach, incorporating fields like Artificial Life, is necessary to address these complex challenges.