New research suggests that scientists working on biological design should prioritize the unique characteristics of biological systems rather than focusing solely on optimization.
The team emphasizes the importance of open-endedness in achieving this goal, particularly in computer science and evolutionary biology, and outlines the connection between open-endedness and bioengineering practice today.
Instead of solely aiming for specific goals like improved yield, algorithms for biological design should also prioritize the creation and maintenance of novelty and diversity in the solutions they produce.
Dr. Thomas Gorochowski, co-author and Royal Society University Research Fellow in the School of Biological Sciences at Bristol, highlights the value of exploring unexpected directions in biological design, emphasizing the need for a diverse toolkit of building blocks to navigate the unknowns of biology.
2024-01-20 17:00:03
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