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Biological background
Biological systems are incredibly complex. One of the major challenges in modelling is deciding on an appropriate level of detail to include in a model. Too much detail results in a complicated model with reduced explanatory power. Too little detail risks omitting critical processes and mechanisms. What constitutes the ``right'' level of detail will vary depending on what question the model is being used to address. This section aims to present a sufficient level of detail about the biological processes involved in gene regulation to allow an appreciation of what is included and omitted by different formalisms. By necessity, it presents a simplified view of current biological knowledge; pointers to more detailed reviews are therefore provided.
Subsections
Nic Geard 2004-05-06