Topology

Study of geometric properties preserved under continuous deformations.

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Topology in Biology and Medicine

Biology Gets Bendy

Topology helps scientists understand the shapes and connections in living things.

Key Areas

  • DNA topology: Understanding how DNA coils and knots inside cells.
  • Neuroscience: Mapping the connections in the brain using topological methods.
  • Medical imaging: Analyzing shapes in MRI or CT scans to spot abnormalities.

Real-World Impact

  • Diagnosing diseases by detecting changes in the topology of organs.
  • Studying protein folding and its effects on health.

Examples

  • Detecting brain disorders by analyzing the topology of neural networks.

  • Understanding how enzymes untangle knotted DNA during cell division.

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