Adaptive dynamic networks as models for the immune system and autocatalytic sets.

摘要: A general class of network models is described that can be used to present complex adaptive systems. These have two purposes: On a practical level they are closely based on real biological phenomena, and intended model detailed aspects them. more level, however, provide framework address broader questions concerning evolution, pattern recognition, other properties living This paper concentrates the illustrating basic concepts with examples, immune system for spontaneous emergence autocatalytic sets in chemically reactive polymer soup. 10 refs., 3 figs.