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  Journal of NeuroendocrinologyVolume 20 Issue 6, Pages 713 - 718 Published Online: 10 Jul 2008 Journal compilation © 2010 Blackwell Publishing
Abstract | References | Full Text: HTML, PDF (Size: 272K) | Related Articles | Citation Tracking  REVIEW ARTICLE Mathematical Modelling in Neuroendocrinology Copyright Journal compilation © 2008 Blackwell Publishing KEYWORDS modelling • complexity • neuroendocrinology • emergence • functionalism ABSTRACTIn neuroendocrinology, mathematical modelling is about formalising our understanding of the behaviour of the complex biological systems with which we deal. Formulating our explanations mathematically ensures their logical consistency, and makes them open to structured analysis; it is a stringent test of their intellectual coherence. In addition, however, modellers are seeking to extend our understanding in new ways, by seeking novel, simple explanations for complex behaviour. Here we discuss some styles of modelling as they have been applied to neuroendocrine systems, and discuss some of their strengths and limitations. Received: 22 February 2008, revised 18 March 2008, accepted 19 March 2008 | 
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