The Danger Theory and its Application to Artificial Immune Systems

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Uwe Aickelin

University of Melbourne - School of Computing and Information Systems

Steve Cayzer

Hewlett-Packard Laboratories

Date Written: January 1, 2002

Abstract

Over the last decade, a new idea challenging the classical self-non-self viewpoint has become popular amongst immunologists. It is called the Danger Theory. In this conceptual paper, we look at this theory from the perspective of Artificial Immune System practitioners. An overview of the Danger Theory is presented with particular emphasis on analogies in the Artificial Immune Systems world. A number of potential application areas are then used to provide a framing for a critical assessment of the concept, and its relevance for Artificial Immune Systems.

Suggested Citation

Aickelin, Uwe and Cayzer, Steve, The Danger Theory and its Application to Artificial Immune Systems (January 1, 2002). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2832054 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2832054

Uwe Aickelin (Contact Author)

University of Melbourne - School of Computing and Information Systems ( email )

Australia

Steve Cayzer

Hewlett-Packard Laboratories ( email )

1501 Page Mill Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
United States

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