The Air Force in Silico: Computational Biology in 2025

The study explores the potential of computational biology to simulate biological systems at a molecular level and its implications for the USAF by 2025. It assesses current capabilities and limitations, concluding that full maturity of the field is unlikely within this timeframe. However, the USAF can still benefit from specific applications of computational biology, particularly in well-defined models. The analysis includes a risk assessment and offers recommendations for the USAF's engagement with this evolving science over the next 15 to 20 years.