In pursuit of virtual life

Abstract

Scientists are simulating biological organisms and replicating evolution in the lab. How far can they expand the boundaries of virtual life?

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Index Terms

• Computing methodologies

  • Machine learning

    • Machine learning approaches

      • Bio-inspired approaches

        • Artificial life

      • Neural networks

• Hardware

  • Emerging technologies

    • Biology-related information processing