Biological Information Theory

Biological Information Theory studies how living organisms store, transmit, and process information, much like how computers handle data. It examines molecules like DNA and proteins, which carry genetic instructions, and how these instructions are encoded, decoded, and used to build and maintain life. This field combines biology with principles from information science, helping us understand the complexity and efficiency of biological communication systems. It reveals how genetic information is reliably stored across generations and how cells interpret this information to function properly, highlighting the intricate ways life manages and utilizes information at the molecular level.