Overview
Information processing in living systems is the study of how organisms interact with and respond to information from their environment. It describes the ways in which organisms use their sensory faculties to make decisions and carry out actions, and the evolutionary history of these capabilities. Information processing systems in living systems are essential for the dynamic maintenance of the organism and their environment. They provide organisms with the ability to sense and respond to multiple environmental cues and stimuli to interact with the environment and adapt to changes. This research has implications for greater understanding of biological mechanisms and the potential to engineer solutions to complex biological problems. In addition, information processing in living systems is also relevant for many applications in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence.