First off let me make it clear that I am not now and have never been a biologist. Biology is much too complex for me. I prefer physics, even with Relativity and Quantum Mechanics. They are much more straight forward because the systems they deal with are much simpler than biological systems, at least as long as you don't try to explain things like biology in terms of QM.
Now, in general, I tend to agree with what you say. But I don't necessarily agree with your rejection of the application of mathematics to biology. Working with simple models can lead to insights that will be useful in guiding investigations into real systems. The use of mathematical models can bring out relationships that are hidden in the complexities of real systems. Careful interpretation of these relationships can be used to provide new insights into the functioning of biological systems.
There that ought to be enough BS for this morning.
Bill Gill
