A Programming Framework for Complex Systems: From Biology to Mathematics
Gary Welz
Retired Faculty Member
John Jay College, CUNY (Department of Mathematics and Computer Science)
Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY
CUNY Graduate Center (New Media Lab)
Email: gwelz@jjay.cuny.edu
Abstract. We present a systematic visualization methodology—the Programming Framework—for analyzing complex systems across multiple domains. Using Mermaid Markdown syntax and large language model (LLM) processing, we demonstrate the framework's application to representative biological and chemical systems. The methodology leverages text-based process descriptions to generate standardized flowchart representations, enabling systematic comparison and pattern recognition across traditionally separate disciplines. Analysis of 297 representative processes reveals common computational patterns that may transcend domain boundaries. The complete dataset and methodology are publicly available through the Genome Logic Modeling Project (GLMP) Hugging Face Space, serving as the primary evidence base for this methodology.
Introduction
Complex systems across biology, chemistry, and physics exhibit remarkable similarities in their organizational principles despite operating at vastly different scales and domains. Traditional analysis methods often remain siloed within specific disciplines, limiting our ability to identify common patterns and computational logic that govern system behavior. Here, we present the Programming Framework, a systematic methodology that translates complex system dynamics into standardized computational representations using Mermaid Markdown syntax and LLM processing.
The framework builds upon three decades of computational biology research, beginning with early explorations of the genome-as-program metaphor in the 1990s. The author's 1995 work on the β-galactosidase regulation system represented one of the first attempts to model genetic regulation using computational logic constructs, creating flowcharts that depicted biological processes as decision trees with conditional branches, feedback loops, and termination conditions. This early work, discussed on the bionet.genome.chromosome newsgroup with computational biologists including Robert Robbins of Johns Hopkins University, established foundational concepts that continue to influence modern computational biology.
The framework employs a visual programming language based on flowchart logic, where system components are categorized into five functional classes with domain-specific color coding. This color-coded system enables rapid identification of system architecture and computational logic patterns. The classification system bridges biological and chemical domains: biological catalysts include enzymes and regulatory proteins, while chemical catalysts include industrial catalysts and recovery systems; biological intermediates include metabolites and signaling molecules, while chemical intermediates include reaction species and process streams.
Universal Color Scheme
This document presents complex systems analyzed using the Programming Framework methodology. Each process is represented as a computational flowchart with standardized color coding: Red for triggers/inputs, Yellow for structures/objects, Green for processing/operations, Blue for intermediates/states, and Violet for products/outputs. Yellow nodes use black text for optimal readability, while all other colors use white text.
Universal Color Coding System
| Color Category |
Biology |
Chemistry |
Computer Science |
Physics |
Mathematics |
Red
(#ff6b6b)
Triggers & Inputs
|
Environmental signals
Nutrient availability
Stress conditions
Hormonal cues |
Reactant supply
Temperature
Pressure
Catalyst addition |
Input data
User commands
System parameters
External APIs |
Energy input
Force application
Field strength
Initial conditions |
Axioms
Given conditions
Initial values
Boundary conditions |
Yellow
(#ffd43b)
Structures & Objects
|
Enzymes
Receptor proteins
Regulatory complexes
Structural proteins |
Catalysts
Reaction vessels
Separation media
Analytical instruments |
Data structures
Algorithms
Functions
Classes |
Fields
Particles
Waves
Measurement devices |
Theorems
Methods
Formulas
Logical frameworks |
Green
(#51cf66)
Processing & Operations
|
Metabolic reactions
Signal transduction
Gene expression
Protein synthesis |
Chemical reactions
Equilibrium shifts
Phase changes
Kinetic processes |
Algorithm execution
Data processing
Logical operations
Control flow |
Wave propagation
Quantum operations
Energy transfer
Force interactions |
Logical steps
Calculations
Proof construction
Deductive reasoning |
Blue
(#74c0fc)
Intermediates & States
|
Metabolites
Signaling molecules
Protein complexes
Regulatory states |
Reaction intermediates
Transition states
Product mixtures
Process streams |
Variables
Memory states
Function calls
Data transformations |
Quantum states
Energy levels
Wave functions
Measurement results |
Intermediate results
Sub-proofs
Calculated values
Logical states |
Violet
(#b197fc)
Products & Outputs
|
Biomolecules
Cellular responses
Organismal behaviors
Population changes |
Final products
Reaction yields
Process outputs
Analytical results |
Program outputs
Computed results
System responses
User interfaces |
Measured quantities
Physical phenomena
Energy states
System behaviors |
Proven theorems
Mathematical results
Logical conclusions
Computed solutions |
Note: Yellow nodes use black text for optimal readability, while all other colors use white text.
Methodology
The Programming Framework methodology involves systematic analysis of complex systems through the following steps:
Analysis Process
- System Identification: Identify the biological, chemical, or physical system to be analyzed
- Component Categorization: Classify system components into the five functional categories
- Flowchart Construction: Create Mermaid flowcharts with appropriate color coding
- Logic Verification: Verify computational logic and system dynamics
- Cross-Disciplinary Comparison: Identify patterns across different domains
Sample Analysis Prompt
"Analyze the [system name] using the Programming Framework methodology. Create a Mermaid Markdown or mmd file that will enable the creation in html of a computational flowchart showing how environmental inputs are processed through regulatory mechanisms to produce specific outputs. Use the universal color scheme: Red for triggers/inputs, Yellow for structures/catalysts, Green for processing operations, Blue for intermediates, and Violet for products. Include a discipline-specific color key beneath the flowchart."
Key Applications
- Biological Systems: Gene regulation, metabolic pathways, signal transduction
- Chemical Processes: Catalytic reactions, equilibrium systems, kinetic analysis
- Physical Systems: Quantum processes, thermodynamic cycles, wave phenomena
- Computer Science: Algorithm analysis, data structures, computational complexity
- Mathematical Systems: Proof construction, logical frameworks, theorem development
Technical Foundation
The Programming Framework builds upon Mermaid Markdown (MMD), a text-based diagram generation syntax developed by Knut Sveidqvist in 2014. MMD enables the creation of complex flowcharts and diagrams from simple text descriptions, similar to how Markdown simplifies text formatting. This technical innovation was critical for our methodology, as it allows for:
Mermaid Markdown Capabilities
- Text-to-Diagram Conversion: Process descriptions from scientific literature can be directly converted into visual representations
- Standardized Syntax: Consistent formatting across different systems and domains
- Automated Generation: LLMs can rapidly process text descriptions and generate MMD code
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: MMD integrates with documentation platforms and can be rendered in multiple formats
- Automatic Color Coding: Canvas automatically derives color categories from MMD syntax, ensuring consistent visual representation
Historical Evolution: From 1995 to 2025
The Programming Framework represents the culmination of a 30-year evolution in computational biology visualization. The author's 1995 β-galactosidase flowchart, created using manual tools and requiring months of research, represented one of the first attempts to model genetic regulation using computational logic constructs. This early work established the conceptual foundation for treating biological processes as executable programs with conditional logic, feedback loops, and decision points.
The transformation from 1995 to 2025 demonstrates the democratization of computational biology through technological convergence. What once required months of manual research and specialized tools can now be accomplished in hours through the combination of Mermaid Markdown syntax, LLM processing, and human biological insight. This evolution enables systematic analysis of hundreds of biological processes rather than individual case studies, representing a fundamental shift in the scale and scope of computational biology research.
Evolution Timeline
1995: Manual Creation
- Months of research and reading
- Manual flowchart creation with Inspiration
- Single process analysis
- Community discussion on bionet.genome.chromosome
- Foundation for computational biology
2025: AI-Assisted Analysis
- Hours of AI-assisted processing
- Automated Mermaid Markdown generation
- Systematic analysis of 297+ processes
- Cross-disciplinary pattern recognition
- Universal computational framework
Dataset and Evidence Base
We analyzed a comprehensive dataset of biological processes spanning multiple organisms and systems: 110 processes from Saccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast) covering DNA replication, cell cycle control, signal transduction, energy metabolism, and stress responses; multiple processes from Escherichia coli including DNA replication, gene regulation, central metabolism, motility, and specialized systems like the lac operon; and advanced systems including photosynthesis, bacterial sporulation, circadian clocks, and viral decision switches.
Each process was translated into the Programming Framework format using LLM processing of published scientific descriptions, enabling systematic pattern identification and computational logic analysis across diverse biological systems. The complete dataset comprising 297 total processes across 36 individual collections is publicly available through the Genome Logic Modeling Project (GLMP) Hugging Face Space, serving as the primary evidence base for this methodology.
Representative Applications
Case Study: β-Galactosidase Analysis (2025)
The β-galactosidase system represents one of the most well-characterized examples of genetic regulation in molecular biology. Using modern tools and AI assistance, we can now create sophisticated and detailed visualizations that demonstrate the full computational complexity of the lac operon system. This represents the current state of the Programming Framework methodology, showing how environmental inputs (lactose, glucose, energy status) are processed through regulatory logic gates to control gene expression and metabolic pathways:
graph TD
%% Initial Setup
%% Environmental Inputs
A[Lactose in Environment] --> B[Lactose Transport]
C[Glucose in Environment] --> D[Glucose Transport]
E[Low Energy Status] --> F[Energy Stress Signal]
%% Transport Processes
B --> G[Lactose Permease LacY]
G --> H[Lactose Inside Cell]
H --> I[Lactose Availability]
D --> J[Glucose Transporters]
J --> K[Glucose Inside Cell]
K --> L[High Glucose Status]
%% Regulatory Logic Gates
I --> M{Is Lactose Present?}
L --> N{Is Glucose Present?}
F --> O{Is Energy Low?}
%% Repressor Logic
M -->|No| P[Lac Repressor Active]
M -->|Yes| Q[Lac Repressor Inactive]
P --> R[Repressor Binds Operator]
R --> S[Transcription Blocked]
Q --> T[Repressor Released]
T --> U[Operator Free]
%% CAP-cAMP Logic
N -->|Yes| V[Low cAMP Levels]
N -->|No| W[High cAMP Levels]
O --> W
W --> X[cAMP-CAP Complex]
V --> Y[No CAP Binding]
X --> Z[CAP Binds Promoter]
Y --> AA[No CAP Binding]
%% Transcription Control
U --> BB{Operator Free?}
Z --> CC{CAP Bound?}
BB -->|Yes| DD[RNA Polymerase Binding]
BB -->|No| EE[Transcription Blocked]
CC -->|Yes| FF[Strong Transcription]
CC -->|No| GG[Weak Transcription]
%% Gene Expression
DD --> HH[Transcription Initiation]
FF --> II[lacZ mRNA Synthesis]
FF --> JJ[lacY mRNA Synthesis]
FF --> KK[lacA mRNA Synthesis]
%% Protein Synthesis
II --> LL[LacZ Translation]
JJ --> MM[LacY Translation]
KK --> NN[LacA Translation]
%% Functional Proteins
LL --> OO[Beta-Galactosidase Enzyme]
MM --> PP[Lactose Permease]
NN --> QQ[Galactoside Acetyltransferase]
%% Metabolic Functions
OO --> RR[Lactose Hydrolysis]
PP --> SS[Lactose Transport]
QQ --> TT[Galactoside Modification]
%% Final Products
RR --> UU[Glucose + Galactose]
SS --> VV[Lactose Uptake]
TT --> WW[Detoxification]
%% Energy Production
UU --> XX[Glycolysis]
VV --> YY[Lactose Processing]
WW --> ZZ[Cell Protection]
%% System Equilibrium
XX --> AAA[Energy Production]
YY --> BBB[Lactose Consumption]
ZZ --> CCC[Cell Survival]
%% Feedback Control
AAA --> DDD[Energy Status Improved]
BBB --> EEE[Lactose Depletion]
CCC --> FFF[Reduced Energy Stress]
%% Dynamic Equilibrium
DDD --> GGG[Reduced Lactose Signal]
EEE --> HHH[Maintained Homeostasis]
FFF --> III[System Equilibrium]
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Triggers & Conditions
Catalysts & Enzymes
Chemical Processing
Intermediates
Products
Figure 1. 2025 β-Galactosidase Regulation Flowchart - Current Framework. This comprehensive computational flowchart demonstrates the Programming Framework's ability to represent complex genetic regulatory networks with complete feedback loops and system equilibrium. The visualization shows environmental inputs, regulatory complexes and enzymes, intermediate states and logic gates, functional outputs, and key regulatory proteins, revealing the sophisticated computational logic underlying lactose metabolism in E. coli including CAP-cAMP regulation, protein synthesis, and dynamic feedback control.
Case Study: Algorithm Execution Analysis
To demonstrate the framework's applicability to computer science, we applied the methodology to algorithm execution, specifically a sorting algorithm. This example shows how the same computational logic can be applied to fundamental computer science processes:
Case Study: Water Electrolysis Analysis
To demonstrate the framework's applicability beyond biological systems, we applied the methodology to water electrolysis, a fundamental chemical process. This example shows how the same computational logic can be applied to physical chemistry systems:
graph TD
%% Initial Setup
%% Input Materials
A[Water Supply] --> B[Water Purification]
C[Electrical Power] --> D[Power Regulation]
E[Electrolyte Supply] --> F[Electrolyte Preparation]
%% Material Preparation
B --> G[Purified Water]
D --> H[Controlled Voltage]
F --> I[Electrolyte Solution]
%% Electrolysis Setup
G --> J[Anode Compartment]
G --> K[Cathode Compartment]
I --> L[Electrolyte Circulation]
H --> M[Electron Flow]
%% Anode Reactions
J --> N[Water Oxidation at Anode]
N --> O[Oxygen Gas Evolution]
N --> P[Proton Release]
N --> Q[Electron Transfer]
%% Cathode Reactions
K --> R[Proton Reduction at Cathode]
R --> S[Hydrogen Gas Evolution]
R --> T[Electron Consumption]
%% Gas Collection
O --> U[Oxygen Collection]
S --> V[Hydrogen Collection]
%% Gas Processing
U --> W[Oxygen Drying]
V --> X[Hydrogen Drying]
W --> Y[Oxygen Compression]
X --> Z[Hydrogen Compression]
%% Final Products
Y --> AA[Compressed Oxygen Gas]
Z --> BB[Compressed Hydrogen Gas]
%% System Monitoring
M --> CC[Current Monitoring]
L --> DD[Temperature Control]
%% Process Control
CC --> EE[Voltage Regulation]
DD --> FF[Pressure Monitoring]
%% Efficiency Analysis
EE --> GG[Energy Efficiency]
FF --> HH[Process Optimization]
%% Final Output
GG --> II[Electrolysis Process Complete]
HH --> JJ[Hydrogen Production Optimized]
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Reactants & Conditions
Catalysts & Enzymes
Chemical Reactions
Intermediates
Products
Figure 3. Water Electrolysis Process Flowchart. This detailed chemical process visualization demonstrates the framework's cross-disciplinary applicability. The flowchart shows electrical inputs, electrode catalysts, intermediate reactions, and gas products, revealing the computational logic of electrochemical water splitting with comprehensive process control and optimization.
Case Study: Quantum Tunneling Analysis
To demonstrate the framework's applicability to fundamental physics, we applied the methodology to quantum tunneling, a phenomenon where particles can pass through classically forbidden energy barriers. This example shows how the same computational logic can be applied to quantum mechanical systems:
graph TD
%% Initial Conditions
A[Particle Energy E] --> B[Energy Assessment]
C[Barrier Height V₀] --> D[Barrier Analysis]
E[Barrier Width a] --> F[Geometric Constraints]
%% Quantum State Preparation
B --> G[Wave Function Initialization]
D --> H[Potential Energy Profile]
F --> I[Spatial Boundary Conditions]
%% Wave Function Evolution
G --> J[Incident Wave Function ψ₁]
H --> K[Barrier Region ψ₂]
I --> L[Transmitted Wave Function ψ₃]
%% Quantum Processing
J --> M[Wave Function Matching]
K --> N[Exponential Decay in Barrier]
L --> O[Transmission Coefficient Calculation]
%% Quantum State Analysis
M --> P[Boundary Condition Equations]
N --> Q[Quantum Amplitude Processing]
O --> R[Probability Density Analysis]
%% Transmission Calculation
P --> S[Wave Function Continuity]
Q --> T[Quantum Interference Effects]
R --> U[Transmission Probability T]
%% Classical vs Quantum Logic
S --> V{Classical Prediction}
T --> W{Quantum Reality}
U --> X[Measured Transmission]
%% Decision Points
V -->|E < V₀: T = 0| Y[Classical Forbidden]
W -->|E < V₀: T > 0| Z[Quantum Tunneling]
X --> AA[Particle Detection Beyond Barrier]
%% Measurement and Detection
Y --> BB[Classical Prediction Failure]
Z --> CC[Quantum Tunneling Success]
AA --> DD[Energy Verification]
%% Energy Conservation
BB --> EE[Wave Function Collapse]
CC --> FF[Final Particle State]
DD --> GG[Energy Conservation Check]
%% Final Results
EE --> HH[Measurement Complete]
FF --> II[Quantum Effect Confirmed]
GG --> JJ[Energy Conservation Verified]
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Triggers & Conditions
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Quantum Processing
Intermediates
Products
Figure 4. Quantum Tunneling Process Flowchart. This physics process visualization demonstrates the framework's applicability to quantum mechanical systems. The flowchart shows energy inputs, wave functions and fields, quantum processing operations, intermediate calculations, and final measurement outcomes, revealing the computational logic underlying quantum tunneling phenomena.
Case Study: Mathematical Proof Tree Analysis
To demonstrate the framework's applicability to pure mathematics, we applied the methodology to mathematical proof construction, a fundamental process in mathematical logic. This example shows how the same computational logic can be applied to formal mathematical reasoning. The framework could similarly be applied to algorithm analysis, group theory operations, calculus processes, and other mathematical domains:
graph TD
A[Peano Axioms] --> B[Axiom Processing]
C[Given n in Natural Numbers] --> D[Input Validation]
E[Goal: Prove P of n] --> F[Target Identification]
B --> G[Mathematical Universe Setup]
D --> H[Variable Declaration]
F --> I[Proof Strategy Selection]
G --> J[Induction Hypothesis P of k]
H --> K[Base Case Analysis]
I --> L[Inductive Step Planning]
K --> M[P of 0 Verification]
M --> N[Base Case Success]
N --> O[Induction Foundation]
L --> P[Assume P of k for k in Natural Numbers]
P --> Q[Show P of k plus 1 follows]
Q --> R[Inductive Step Execution]
R --> S[Algebraic Manipulation]
S --> T[Logical Deduction]
T --> U[Theorem Application]
U --> V[Sub-proof Construction]
V --> W[Lemma Application]
W --> X[Contradiction Analysis]
X --> Y[Logical Consistency Check]
Y --> Z[Mathematical Rigor Verification]
Z --> AA[Proof Completeness Assessment]
AA --> BB[Proof Complete Check]
BB --> CC[Identify Gap]
BB --> DD[Proof Validated]
CC --> EE[Additional Lemma Needed]
EE --> FF[Sub-proof Construction]
FF --> GG[Gap Resolution]
GG --> Y
DD --> HH[Theorem P of n Proven]
HH --> II[Mathematical Truth Established]
II --> JJ[Proof Tree Complete]
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Deductions & Theorem Applications
Intermediates
Conclusions
Figure 5. Mathematical Induction Proof Process. This mathematics process visualization demonstrates formal mathematical reasoning. The flowchart shows axioms and given conditions, logical structures and hypotheses, deduction steps and theorem applications, intermediate calculations and sub-proofs, and final proven theorems, revealing the computational logic underlying mathematical proof construction.
Conclusion
The Programming Framework represents a systematic approach to complex system visualization that bridges traditional disciplinary boundaries. By providing a standardized language for describing system dynamics, the framework enables systematic comparison and pattern recognition across diverse domains.
The successful application to both biological networks and industrial chemical processes demonstrates the framework's potential for cross-disciplinary analysis. Future work will extend the framework to additional domains, develop automated analysis tools, and explore applications in synthetic biology and systems engineering.
This methodology contributes to the development of unified approaches to complex systems, where common computational principles can be identified and applied across traditionally separate disciplines. The framework's accessibility and standardization make it a valuable tool for researchers, educators, and students working across the boundaries of biology, chemistry, and computational science.