Using the Constrained Disorder Principle to Navigate Uncertainties in Biology and Medicine: Refining Fuzzy Algorithms

• Published in: Biology (Basel, Switzerland) Vol. 13; no. 10; p. 830
• Main Author: Ilan, Yaron
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 01.10.2024; MDPI
• Subjects: Algorithms; biological noise; biological variation; Biology; constrained disorder principle; Decision making; Determinism; digital systems; Fuzzy algorithms; Fuzzy logic; Fuzzy systems; Probability; Probability distribution; Quantum physics; Review; uncertainties; digital systems; constrained disorder principle; biological noise; biological variation; uncertainties; fuzzy algorithms
• ISSN: 2079-7737; 2079-7737
• DOI: 10.3390/biology13100830

Uncertainty in biology refers to situations in which information is imperfect or unknown. Variability, on the other hand, is measured by the frequency distribution of observed data. Biological variability adds to the uncertainty. The Constrained Disorder Principle (CDP) defines all systems in the universe by their inherent variability. According to the CDP, systems exhibit a degree of variability necessary for their proper function, allowing them to adapt to changes in their environments. Per the CDP, while variability differs from uncertainty, it can be viewed as a regulated mechanism for efficient functionality rather than uncertainty. This paper explores the various aspects of un-certainties in biology. It focuses on using CDP-based platforms for refining fuzzy algorithms to address some of the challenges associated with biological and medical uncertainties. Developing a fuzzy decision tree that considers the natural variability of systems can help minimize uncertainty. This method can reveal previously unidentified classes, reduce the number of unknowns, improve the accuracy of modeling results, and generate algorithm outputs that are more biologically and clinically relevant.