Agent-based modeling of competence phenotype switching in Bacillus subtilis

Conclusions: The competence phenotype was easily translated into an agent-based model -- one with the ability to illuminate complex cell behavior. Models such as the one described in this paper can simulate cell behavior that is otherwise unobservable in vivo, highlighting their potential usefulness as research tools.
Source: Theoretical Biology and Medical Modelling - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Source Type: research