Biology, a science of greys

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Casanova, Jordi [1 ]
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[1] Barcelona Inst Sci & Technol, Inst Res Biomed Barcelona, CSIC, Inst Biol Mol Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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10.15252/embr.201846332
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Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
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071010 ; 081704 ;
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Models and categories are useful research tools in biology but they do not necessarily represent reality. To better understand life's complexity and avoid pointless controversies, we need to be more aware of their limitations. [graphic not available: see fulltext]
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