Population Biology and Criticality

Download or read book Population Biology and Criticality written by Nico Stollenwerk and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2011 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present book describes novel theories of mutation pathogen systems showing critical fluctuations, as a paradigmatic example of an application of the mathematics of critical phenomena to the life sciences. It will enable the reader to understand the implications and future impact of these findings, yet at same time allow him to actively follow the mathematical tools and scientific origins of critical phenomena. This book also seeks to pave the way to further fruitful applications of the mathematics of critical phenomena in other fields of the life sciences.