Self-organization is a hallmark of biological systems. Yet how individual units operate to form a cohesive whole such as a brain, the immune system, or a flock of birds, is still riddled with mysteries. Self-organization in time (synchronization) is arguably one of its simplest manifestations, making it relatively tractable to study. However most studies of collective synchronization have relied, to date, on highly idealized mathematical models with limited incorporation of real-world data. We still lack a lot of basic understanding on both how, and why, natural systems synchronize. I will present my work along these lines, as well as discuss plans for the future where appropriate.
Comprendre le fonctionnement des organismes vivants, telle est l’ambition du Centre de biologie intégrative (CBI), à Toulouse. Pour atteindre cet objectif, le CBI développe des approches multidisciplinaires, multi-échelles des molécules isolées aux organismes entiers et aux sociétés animales, et utilise de nombreux organismes modèles, des bactéries à l'homme.
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