Tag: Systems biology

The long-held belief in the one gene–one enzyme–one function paradigm has been overturned by a wealth of evidence showing that proteins often perform multiple, distinct tasks. This phenomenon, known as 'protein moonlighting,' showcases nature's ingenious ability to maximize functional diversity from a limited genetic blueprint.

The human body contains an estimated 400 to 1,000 species of bacteria in the gut alone, forming a complex ecosystem. While the microbiome describes this microbial community, the term MetaBiome refers to a sophisticated computational model designed to understand the functional dynamics and complex interactions within this living world.