Mathematical modeling of cell-fate specification: From simple to complex epigenetics

@inproceedings{Rabajante2015MathematicalMO,
  title={Mathematical modeling of cell-fate specification: From simple to complex epigenetics},
  author={Jomar Fajardo Rabajante and Ariel L. Babierra and Jerrold M. Tubay and Editha C. Jose},
  year={2015}
}
Modern biology will never be the same without mathematical and computational tools. Using mind map with “epigenetics” as the root, we discuss the current advancement in the field of biomathematics for modeling cell-fate specification. In the discussions, we also present possible directions for future research. 
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