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In-Silico & Computational Modeling
Using algorithms and mathematical formulas to replicate natural processes in a computer.
In-Silico modeling refers specifically to computational simulations of biological, pharmacological, or physical processes.
Key Characteristics
- Uses mathematical equations to represent real-world mechanisms.
- Allows researchers to test dangerous, expensive, or ethically challenging scenarios (e.g. simulating nuclear decay or disease spread).
- Acts as a screening tool to select which drug targets or configurations deserve expensive wet lab verification.
Examples: Pharmacokinetic models predicting drug absorption rates; climate models forecasting carbon cycles; protein folding prediction.