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The use of stochastic simulation languages in cell kinetics research is discussed. Two special purpose simulation languages; CELLSIM and CELLGROW are described and example problems are presented.
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Donaghey, C.E. Cell kinetics simulation languages. Bltn Mathcal Biology 48, 323–336 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02459685
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