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Abstract

A Survey of cell-population models is presented. The so-called cell cycle is discussed, including some models which are not population models but which contribute to the better understanding proliferation of cell dynamics. Classical linear models of structured cell-population models are described with a review of classical results and a comparison between different approaches. Finally, some non-linear models are also developed.