Tuesday, 18. October 2005

Simulation of living systems in virtual spaces: Cells growing in the computer

The functions of biological systems are usually attributed to individual biochemical mechanisms. A new discipline known as systems biology, on the other hand, takes a different approach, by simulating natural processes in all their complexity and constant interaction. Bayer scientists are currently developing a “virtual cell” which in the future could be of use not only in pharmaceutical research, but also in routine clinical practice.

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