👉 Analog biology explores the principles and processes of living organisms by drawing parallels with non-biological systems, often to simplify complex biological phenomena or to inspire new technologies. For instance, cellular processes like protein synthesis can be likened to manufacturing plants where genetic instructions (DNA) are transcribed into RNA and then translated into proteins, much like how factories produce goods from raw materials. Similarly, the immune system's response to pathogens can be compared to a city's defense mechanism, where immune cells act as security forces identifying and neutralizing threats. By using these analogies, scientists and engineers can better understand and manipulate biological systems, leading to advancements in areas such as medicine, biotechnology, and synthetic biology.
