Genetic algorithm

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004830",
  "term": "Genetic algorithm",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A computational search technique inspired by evolutionary biology, used to find approximate solutions to difficult problems. The algorithm maintains a population of candidate solutions (chromosomes) that evolve over generations through processes like selection, crossover, and mutation. This method is applied in computational drug design to explore conformational space or to identify molecules with desired properties.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "mutation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1997, 69, 1137. 'Glossary of terms used in computational drug design (IUPAC Recommendations 1997)' on page 1144 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199769051137)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/genetic-algorithm/"
}