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Logical models
The defining characteristic of the models classified as ``logical'' is that their state variables are measured discretely. While this frequently represents a high level of abstraction from actual biology, the models described below have nevertheless been responsible for providing a number of theoretical insights and have had a significant influence on thinking about regulatory networks. In particular, the Boolean network model was critical in defining the complex systems view of biology.
Subsections
- Boolean networks
- Assumptions
- Model description
- Theoretical results and hypotheses
- Extensions and applications
- Strengths and limitations
- Generalised logic
- Continuous logic
- Further reading
Nic Geard 2004-05-06