Manipulations of Organisms and Ecosystems in Artificial Life

Life on Earth exhibits intricate levels of organization, from molecular interactions to ecosystems, each level manifesting emergent properties distinct from its predecessors. While prior research delves into understanding life's complexities, recent endeavors focus on simulating life through artificial means. Cellular Automata (CA) stand as a dominant tool in silico research [1], offering insights into fundamental life principles. However, existing models often lack considerations for thermodynamic laws and fail to emulate real-life physiological processes.