title: Reductionistic and holistic science.
abstract: A reductionistic approach to science, epitomized by molecular biology, is often contrasted with the holistic approach of systems biology. However, molecular biology and systems biology are actually interdependent and complementary ways in which to study and make sense of complex phenomena.
authors.forename: Ferric C
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Fang
authors.forename: Arturo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Casadevall
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D008967:Molecular Biology / Q000379:methods*; D012586:Science / Q000379:methods*