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- 1Mathematical models used to decode how cells communicate●Unpicking cellular communication with mathematical models
Researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute are using mathematical models to study how cells communicate with each other. The approach aims to unpick the complex signalling between cells, helping scientists better understand tissue function and disease processes.
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A 2012 blog post by developer François Pottier-style author pvk.ca, 'Fixed Points and Strike Mandates', is circulating again on Hacker News. The essay applies the mathematical idea of fixed points to labour negotiations, examining how strike mandates and bargaining positions settle into stable outcomes. Commenters are revisiting the piece's argument and its blend of theoretical computer science with union politics.