A New Approach for Biological Complex Adaptive System Modeling and Simulation

By considering definitions of complex adaptive systems, the fundamental features of them are determined. Furthermore, Capra Cognitive Framework for better understanding of living systems is introduced and described. Based on the Santiago Theory of Cognition, Capra Cognitive Framework and Complex Adaptive System features, a model for Biological Complex Adaptive System is proposed and explained. The proposed model includes the main characteristics of Complex Adaptive System like adaptation, Learning and Evolution. Furthermore, for simulating the model by computer, the functionality of Biological Immune System as a Biological Complex Adaptive System is considered and based on; an agent for simulating the Biological Immune System is modeled and designed. The behavior generation of the agents and decision making of them, is presented. By simulating the Biological Immune System based on proposed model the effect of some characteristics in robustness of the system is illustrated.