Killer Cell Dynamics : Mathematical and Computational Approaches to Immunology
- Author
- Dominik Wodarz
- Publication Year
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer
- Language
- English
- Document Type
- Book
- Faculty / Subject Heading
- Mathematics and Statistics
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Reviews how mathematics can be used in combination with biological data in order to improve understanding of how the immune system works. This is illustrated largely in the context of viral infections. Mathematical models allow scientists to capture complex biological interactions in a clear mathematical language and to follow them to their precise logical conclusions. This can give rise to counter-intuitive insights which would not be attained by experiments alone, and can be used for the design of further experiments in order to address the mathematical results.
Keywords: Mathematics and Statistics / HIV / Immune System / Immunity / Viruses / Biology/ Ecology / Evolution / Evolutionary biology / Homeostasis / Infections / Linear optimization
