Gene regulatory networks, which are crucial for the proper development of organisms, are extensively studied. From these investigations, coordinative mechanisms are shown to be instructive for further development. Competitive mechanisms… Click to show full abstract
Gene regulatory networks, which are crucial for the proper development of organisms, are extensively studied. From these investigations, coordinative mechanisms are shown to be instructive for further development. Competitive mechanisms as well as environmental and metabolic influences, however, are widely ignored so far but appear to be important for the emergence of shape.
               
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