Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas 251 | Rosemary Braun on Uncovering Patterns in Biological Complexity
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Sep 25, 2023 In this conversation, Rosemary Braun, an associate professor of molecular biosciences, unpacks the mysteries of biological complexity. She discusses how biological organisms, despite their seemingly chaotic parts, function seamlessly. Braun highlights the intersection of machine learning with biological research, showcasing how vast datasets shed light on gene expression and circadian rhythms. The dialogue also touches on the challenges of interpreting genetic information and the fascinating ways our internal clocks affect health and metabolism.
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Biology's Shift to Systems
- Biology is shifting from studying individual organisms to complex systems like networks.
- This shift is driven by new molecular biology tools and big data analysis.
Data and Coarse-Graining
- More biological data requires better ways to extract meaningful information.
- Rosemary Braun studies how the parts come together to form the greater whole, using computational approaches.
Theoretical Biology
- Rosemary Braun is a theoretical biologist with a physics background.
- She transitioned to biology due to her interest in complex systems.