Before revision:  We present results of a computational study, using the modeling framework of generalized Boolean networks, which explores the role that such network motifs play in stabilizing global dynamics  .
After revision:  We present results of a computational study, using the modeling framework of generalized Boolean networks, which explores the role that such network motifs play in stabilizing global dynamics . The paper introduces a new measure for the stability of stochastic networks. The results show that certain types of feedforward loops do indeed buffer the network against stochastic effects .