Using virtualization to simulate biological cells

Authors:
Ahmad Bazzi;Yoshikuni Onozato;Rihito Saito
Affiliations:
Gunma University, Kiryu, Gunma;Gunma University, Kiryu, Gunma;Gunma University, Kiryu, Gunma
Venue:
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Bio-Inspired Models of Network, Information and Computing Sytems
Year:
2008

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Abstract

In this paper, we discuss the virtualization technologies and the characteristics of biological cells. We notice that both virtual machines and cells are usually "self contained," and "logically independent" and relatively "mobile." We work to show the analogy between the two. With this level of common characteristics we conclude that it would be very beneficial for us to use virtual machines to simulate biological cells in general and suggest using "teams" of virtual machines to simulate biological organ functionality. In our opinion, this makes it easier to put our knowledge of biological systems into use.