The conceptual foundations of systems biology

Marcum, James A.

The conceptual foundations of systems biology an introduction / [electronic resource] : James A. Marcum. - New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2009. - x, 153 p. : ill. - Systems biology - theory, techniques and applications series . - Systems biology-theory, techniques, and applications series. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [123]-151) and index.

What is systems biology? -- Reductionism or holism? -- Mechanism or emergentism? -- Homeostasis or robustness? -- What type of systems disease is cancer? -- What are the challenges facing systems and cancer biology? -- Is systems biology a scientific revolution?.


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