Lattice-gas cellular automaton models for biology: from fluids to cells

Acta Biotheor. 2010 Dec;58(4):329-40. doi: 10.1007/s10441-010-9118-5. Epub 2010 Aug 14.

Abstract

Lattice-gas cellular automaton (LGCA) and lattice Boltzmann (LB) models are promising models for studying emergent behaviour of transport and interaction processes in biological systems. In this chapter, we will emphasise the use of LGCA/LB models and the derivation and analysis of LGCA models ranging from the classical example dynamics of fluid flow to clotting phenomena in cerebral aneurysms and the invasion of tumour cells.

MeSH terms

  • Gases*
  • Hemodynamics
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / metabolism*
  • Models, Biological*
  • Neoplasms / metabolism*

Substances

  • Gases