Biological Sciences Division
Published June 7, 2021 | Version v1
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Functional biology in its natural context: A search for emergent simplicity

Creators

  • 1. University of Chicago
  • 2. Stanford University
  • 3. Yale University
  • 4. Washington University in St. Louis

Description

The immeasurable complexity at every level of biological organization creates a daunting task for understanding biological function. Here, we highlight the risks of stripping it away at the outset and discuss a possible path toward arriving at emergent simplicity of understanding while still embracing the ever-changing complexity of biotic interactions that we see in nature.

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DOI
10.7554/eLife.67646
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oai:uchicago.tind.io:9990

UChicago Information

Division(s)
Biological Sciences Division
Department(s)
Ecology and Evolution