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  • Published In: Family Systems: A Journal of Natural Systems Thinking in Psychiatry & the Sciences, 2025, v. 19, n. 2. P. 99 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Noone, Robert J. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the evolution of biological research from a reductionistic approach to a systems biology perspective, emphasizing the complexity and interconnectivity of biological systems. It highlights the significance of the Human Genome Project in revealing that genes do not act in isolation but interact within broader biological contexts. The concept of systems biology integrates knowledge across various levels of biological organization, including cellular interactions and the regulatory functions of systems like the central nervous, immune, and endocrine systems. Additionally, it connects these ideas to Murray Bowen's theory of the family as an evolutionary system, suggesting that family dynamics influence child development and adaptability across generations. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Family Systems: A Journal of Natural Systems Thinking in Psychiatry & the Sciences. 2025/03, Vol. 19, Issue 2, p99
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Psychology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1070-0609
  • Accession Number:185803097
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