As the first 'systems biology' companies achieve some measure of success, the question remains whether systems biology can provide a viable business model. Karl Thiel investigates.
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Thiel, K. Systems Biology, Incorporated?. Nat Biotechnol 24, 1055–1057 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt0906-1055
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