Biological network
A biological network is a method of representing systems as complex sets of binary interactions or relations between various biological entities.[1] In general, networks or graphs are used to capture relationships between entities or objects.[1] A typical graphing representation consists of a set of nodes connected by edges.
Modelling biological networks[edit]
Introduction[edit]
To draw useful information from a biological network, an understanding of the statistical and mathematical techniques of identifying relationships within a network is vital. Procedures to identify association, communities, and centrality within nodes in a biological network can provide insight into the relationships of whatever the nodes represent whether they are genes, species, etc. Formulation of these methods transcends disciplines and relies heavily on graph theory, computer science, and bioinformatics.