Extremal Statistics in Biology - Growth, Search and Disorder
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Explore extremal statistics and their applications in biological systems through this 38-minute conference talk examining growth processes, search mechanisms, and disorder phenomena. Discover how mathematical frameworks from extremal statistics provide insights into biological phenomena, with particular focus on understanding how extreme values and rare events influence biological processes. Learn about the theoretical foundations and practical applications of extremal statistics in modeling complex biological systems, including growth dynamics, search strategies, and the role of randomness and disorder in biological contexts. Gain understanding of how statistical approaches to extreme events can illuminate fundamental principles governing biological systems and their emergent behaviors.
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Ethan Levien - Extremal statistics in biology: growth, search and disorder
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Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics (ESI)