Complex dynamics of life at different scales: from genomic to global environmental issues

Abstract

This introduction to the Theme Issue, Complex dynamics of life at different scales: from genomic to global environmental issues , gives a short overview on why the ideas and concepts in complexity and nonlinearity are relevant to the understanding of life in its different manifestations. Also, it discusses how life phenomena can be thought of as composing different scales of organization. Finally, the articles in this thematic publication are briefly commented on in terms of their relevance in helping to understand the complexity of life systems.