Team:KU Leuven/Project/Modelling/Colony Level

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  <p align = "justify">To obtain an optimal effect of the released pheromones on aphids and the ladybugs, we designed an oscillating transcription factor network. This <b>oscillator</b> has two important features:</p>
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<ol><li>The BanAphids use the oscillator to <b>regulate</b> their <b>production</b> of EBF and MeS.</li>
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All BanAphids in the same colony, equipped with this oscillator, produce the same pheromone at the exact same time. This optimises the effect of the pheromones, resulting in a <b>more efficient aphid protection</b>!
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      <p align="justify">In this part we describe the design of an oscillator that could be useful in biological networks. We created a system that creates synchronized oscillations without depending heavily on the components used. We explain several necessities to obtain a synchronized oscillator, and how we managed to incorporate those within our network. </p>
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      <p align="justify">For those who are not afraid of having a more mathematical view on our oscillator, we invite you to read our modelling article. Depending on the perspective this text is seen as 'very extensive' or 'very short and preliminary', but please decide for yourself.</p>
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To obtain an optimal effect of the released pheromones on aphids and the ladybugs, we designed an oscillating transcription factor network. This oscillator has two important features:

  1. The BanAphids use the oscillator to regulate their production of EBF and MeS.
  2. The oscillator is used to communicate between cells, enforcing the oscillating rhythm onto the whole colony.

All BanAphids in the same colony, equipped with this oscillator, produce the same pheromone at the exact same time. This optimises the effect of the pheromones, resulting in a more efficient aphid protection!

Design

In this part we describe the design of an oscillator that could be useful in biological networks. We created a system that creates synchronized oscillations without depending heavily on the components used. We explain several necessities to obtain a synchronized oscillator, and how we managed to incorporate those within our network.

Modelling

For those who are not afraid of having a more mathematical view on our oscillator, we invite you to read our modelling article. Depending on the perspective this text is seen as 'very extensive' or 'very short and preliminary', but please decide for yourself.

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