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Systemic Biology

Meaning

Systemic biology is an interdisciplinary field of study that seeks to understand biological systems as a whole, rather than focusing on individual isolated components like single genes or proteins. It employs advanced computational and mathematical modeling to integrate vast amounts of data from genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, mapping the complex network of interactions within a living organism. This holistic perspective is crucial for understanding emergent properties of biological systems, such as disease susceptibility or longevity, which cannot be predicted from the properties of the individual parts alone. It represents a paradigm shift toward a comprehensive, predictive view of health.