Promoting a More Integrated Approach to Structure and Function
| Autor: | Kelly M. Dorgan, Constance J. Jeffery, Leonard Pysh |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Cognitive science
Structure (mathematical logic) 0303 health sciences media_common.quotation_subject 030302 biochemistry & molecular biology Perspective (graphical) Computational Biology Plant Science Integrated approach Biological unit Structure and function 03 medical and health sciences Lead (geology) Component (UML) Animal Science and Zoology Function (engineering) 030304 developmental biology media_common |
| Zdroj: | Integrative and Comparative Biology. 61:2020-2030 |
| ISSN: | 1557-7023 1540-7063 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/icb/icab144 |
| Popis: | Synopsis The connection between structure and function is one of the fundamental tenets of biology: a biological unit’s structure determines its function, and, conversely, its function depends upon its structure. Historically, important advances have been made either when understanding of structure leads to questions about function or when understanding of function raises questions about the structures involved. Consequently, considering the connections between structure and function from a broader perspective might lead to the development of novel hypotheses that move our understanding of the fundamental connections between structure and function forward. Better integration of structure and function is a key component in the broader goal of reintegrating biology within and across scales. Here, we provide examples of how integrating studies of structure and function as well as comparing structure–function relationships across biological scales can lead to scientific advances. We also emphasize the potential of integrating studies of structure and function across scales for bio-inspired design and for improving biology education. |
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