artificial life
Definition
Computer simulations of the phenomenon of life. For example, computer programs (called 'computer viruses') can be made to behave like living microorganisms in certain aspects, and are being used to understand real-life situations such as the life cycle of AIDS virus. See also cellular automata.
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