DNA as information: at the crossroads between biology, mathematics, physics and chemistry

On the one hand, biology, chemistry and also physics tell us how the process of translating the genetic information into life could possibly work, but we are still very far from a complete understanding of this process. On the other hand, mathematics and statistics give us methods to describe such n...

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Published in:Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series A: Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences Vol. 374; no. 2063
Main Authors: Cartwright, Julyan H E, Giannerini, Simone, González, Diego L
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England 13.03.2016
Subjects:
Biology
Chemistry
DNA - chemistry
DNA - genetics
DNA - metabolism
Mathematics
Physics
genomics
information
DNA
genetic code
life
ISSN:1364-503X
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Summary:On the one hand, biology, chemistry and also physics tell us how the process of translating the genetic information into life could possibly work, but we are still very far from a complete understanding of this process. On the other hand, mathematics and statistics give us methods to describe such natural systems-or parts of them-within a theoretical framework. Also, they provide us with hints and predictions that can be tested at the experimental level. Furthermore, there are peculiar aspects of the management of genetic information that are intimately related to information theory and communication theory. This theme issue is aimed at fostering the discussion on the problem of genetic coding and information through the presentation of different innovative points of view. The aim of the editors is to stimulate discussions and scientific exchange that will lead to new research on why and how life can exist from the point of view of the coding and decoding of genetic information. The present introduction represents the point of view of the editors on the main aspects that could be the subject of future scientific debate.
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ISSN:1364-503X
DOI:10.1098/rsta.2015.0071