by Matthew Jacob Bovyn | Feb 28, 2019 | Abstracts
Title: Stochatically modeled reaction networks: stability and mixing times Abstract: A reaction network is a graphical configuration that describes an interaction between species (molecules). If the abundances of the network system is small, then the randomness...
by Matthew Jacob Bovyn | Feb 26, 2019 | Abstracts
Abstract: According to the CDC, Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (or MRSA) is responsible for over 80,000 cases/year and 11,000 deaths/year in the US. To develop better regulatory policies and public health measures, we need to quantify the human health...
by Matthew Jacob Bovyn | Feb 14, 2019 | Abstracts
Title: Revealing Physics and Design Principle of Life’s Key Protein Machines in Metabolic and Genetic Control Abstract: Bio-molecular machines are made of nano- to micrometer scale protein complexes as mechano- chemical vehicles with energetic self-sufficiency. My...
by Matthew Jacob Bovyn | Feb 7, 2019 | Abstracts
Title: Adaptation, control, and evolution of cell shapes Abstract: Living organisms operate far from equilibrium, constantly consuming and dissipating energy to perform their defining functions of growth, replication, and adaptation to changing environments. All these...
by Matthew Jacob Bovyn | Feb 4, 2019 | Abstracts
Title: Modeling stripe and mutated skin pattern formation on zebrafish Abstract: Wild-type zebrafish (Danio rerio) feature black and yellow stripes across their body and fins, but mutants display a range of altered patterns, including spots and labyrinth curves. All...
