Hormones as Tokens of Selection

Qualitative Dynamics of Homeostasis and Regulation in Organismal Biology

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Cytology, Mathematics, Applied
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Author: Hugo van den Berg ISBN: 9780429640353
Publisher: CRC Press Publication: April 30, 2019
Imprint: CRC Press Language: English
Author: Hugo van den Berg
ISBN: 9780429640353
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication: April 30, 2019
Imprint: CRC Press
Language: English

Hormones as Tokens of Selection addresses deep questions in biology: How are biological systems controlled? How can one formulate general theories of homeostasis and control and instantiate such theories in mathematical models? How can one use evolutionary arguments to guide our answers to these questions, recognising that the control mechanisms themselves are a product of evolution? Biological systems are exceptionally varied and extremely difficult to understand, because they are complex and experimentation remains limited relative to the challenges at hand. Moreover, biological phenomena occur at a wide range of temporal and spatial scales.

Such a deeply convoluted subject calls for a unifying and coherent theoretical foundation — one which recognises and departs from the primary importance of mathematical modelling and key physicochemical principles to theory formation in the life sciences. This Focus monograph proposes and outlines such a foundation, departing from the deceptively simple proposition that hormones are tokens of evolutionary pressures.

Features

  • Provides a coherent and unified approach to a multifaceted problem

    Pays close attention to both the biological and mathematical modelling aspects of the subject matter, exploring the philosophical background where appropriate

    Written in a concise and innovative style

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Hormones as Tokens of Selection addresses deep questions in biology: How are biological systems controlled? How can one formulate general theories of homeostasis and control and instantiate such theories in mathematical models? How can one use evolutionary arguments to guide our answers to these questions, recognising that the control mechanisms themselves are a product of evolution? Biological systems are exceptionally varied and extremely difficult to understand, because they are complex and experimentation remains limited relative to the challenges at hand. Moreover, biological phenomena occur at a wide range of temporal and spatial scales.

Such a deeply convoluted subject calls for a unifying and coherent theoretical foundation — one which recognises and departs from the primary importance of mathematical modelling and key physicochemical principles to theory formation in the life sciences. This Focus monograph proposes and outlines such a foundation, departing from the deceptively simple proposition that hormones are tokens of evolutionary pressures.

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