The roles of integration in molecular systems biology.

@article{OMalley2012TheRO,
  title={The roles of integration in molecular systems biology.},
  author={Maureen A. O’Malley and Orkun S. Soyer},
  journal={Studies in history and philosophy of biological and biomedical sciences},
  year={2012},
  volume={43 1},
  pages={
          58-68
        }
}
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