In his book Consilience – The Unity of Knowledge , population biologist E. O. Wilson, makes the following assertion: “The main thrust of the consilience world view is that culture and hence the unique qualities of the human species will make complete sense only when linked in causal explanation to the natural sciences. Biology in particular is the most proximate and hence relevant of the scientific disciplines.” While there may be many both inside and outside the realm of science who would disagree with Wilson , there can be little doubt that this is the age of Biology. The application of molecular and computational techniques to the solution of biological problems will continue to transform such diverse disciplines as forensics, medical diagnosis and treatment, agriculture and exobiology.

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