The immune system: a neglected challenge for network theorists

The immune system is an N-dimensional network that has memory and learns. The system is compared with feedforward and recurrent neural networks, and it is suggested that more attention should be paid to this field by theorists. A symmetrical network model of the immune system is briefly outlined.<<ETX>>

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