Evolving functional and structural dynamism in coupled boolean networks

Bull, Larry

Abstract

© 2014 Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This article uses a recently presented abstract, tunable Boolean regulatory network model to further explore aspects of mobile DNA, such as transposons. The significant role of mobile DNA in the evolution of natural systems is becoming increasingly clear. This article shows how dynamically controlling network node connectivity and function via transposon-inspired mechanisms can be selected for to significant degrees under coupled regulatory network scenarios, including when such changes are heritable. Simple multicellular and coevolutionary versions of the model are considered.

Citation

Bull, L. (2014). Evolving functional and structural dynamism in coupled boolean networks. Artificial Life, 20(4), 441-455. https://doi.org/10.1162/ARTL_a_00137

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Oct 6, 2014
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2014
• Journal: Artificial Life
• Print ISSN: 1064-5462
• Electronic ISSN: 1530-9185
• Publisher: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Press (MIT Press)
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 20
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 441-455
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1162/ARTL_a_00137
• Keywords: Coevolution, discrete dynamical systems, mobile DNA, multicellularity, RBNK model
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/811055
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1162/ARTL_a_00137
• Additional Information: Additional Information : Bull, L. (2014) Evolving functional and structural dynamism in coupled boolean networks. Artificial Life, 20 (4). pp. 441-455. ISSN 1064-5462 Copyright 2014 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Press http://www.mitpressjournals.org/loi/artl