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Random Movements in Space and Time

In: An Introduction to the Mathematics of Biology: with Computer Algebra Models

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  • Edward K. Yeargers

    (Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Biology)

  • Ronald W. Shonkwiler

    (Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Mathematics)

  • James V. Herod

    (Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Mathematics)

Abstract

Many biological phenomena, at all levels of organization, can be modeled by treating them as random processes, behaving much like the diffusion of ink in a container of water. In this chapter we discuss some biological aspects of random processes, namely the movement of oxygen across a human placenta and the spread of infectious diseases. While these processes might seem to be quite different at first glance, they actually act according to very similar models.

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  • Edward K. Yeargers & Ronald W. Shonkwiler & James V. Herod, 1996. "Random Movements in Space and Time," Springer Books, in: An Introduction to the Mathematics of Biology: with Computer Algebra Models, chapter 0, pages 154-193, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-1-4757-1095-3_6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4757-1095-3_6
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