Functions and their space-time organization

A molecule may perform several functions. Sometimes these functions may be coupled, giving functional cooperation. The cooperation is most interesting when the system is far from thermodynamic equilibrium, and the equilibrium is most important when it is complex. In such a case the energy and matter fluxes result in structures with unique features. 

Biology teaches us that an unbelievable effect is possible molecules may spontaneously form some large aggregates with very complex dynamics and the whole system searches for energy-rich substances to keep itself running. However, one question evades answer what is the goal of the system  

The molecular functions of very many molecules may be coupled in a complex space-time relationship on many time and space scales involving enormous transport problems at huge distances of the size of our body, engaging many structural levels, at the upper level the internal organs (heart, liver, etc.), which themselves have to cooperate by exchanging information. 

Chemists of the future will deal with molecular functions and their interactions. The achievements of today, such as molecular switches, molecular wires, etc. represent just simple elements of the big machinery of tomorrow. 

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CHEMICAL INFORMATION PROCESSING Functions and their space-time organization (dD)... 

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