Proceedings of the International Beilstein Symposium on Systems Chemistry

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The Beilstein symposia tackle contemporary issues in chemical and related sciences through an interdisciplinary lens. Scientists from diverse fields, often beyond chemistry, are invited to share their work, fostering not only scientific advancement but also interdisciplinary dialogue. Due to the impracticality of transferring data from small reaction systems to larger, complex systems, understanding chemical and biological systems often relies on reductionism. This approach breaks down complex problems into smaller, predictable parts, allowing for the development, testing, and refinement of new theories or methods. Chemistry has creatively contributed to understanding pharmacological systems, while modern biology offers innovative tools through techniques like point mutations, siRNA, cloning, and knockouts. A central theme of the symposium is enhancing our understanding of nature, progressing from chemical building blocks to complex molecules, supramolecular assemblies, cells, and organisms. Complex chemical systems extend beyond biology; grasping the chemistry at nano or meso-scales enables a systems science approach in chemistry. As biologists and chemists collaborate to modify and control biological systems, they begin to uncover the hidden secrets of cellular and organismal biology in a structured way. The parallels between contemporary chemistry and complex biological processes are driving innovative research globally.