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claim:development-is-not-well-characterised-as-the-execution-of-a-pre-programmed-genetic-script-but-rather-as-an-active-dynamic-and-adaptive-process

Development is not well-characterised as the execution of a pre-programmed genetic script but rather as an active, dynamic and adaptive process.

Rejects reductionist genetic determinism in morphogenesis.

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The collective intelligence of evolution and development

(2023) · Watson, Richard · Levin, Michael

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Developing Xenopus tadpoles can attain normal anatomical outcome despite starting with craniofacial organs scrambled or with wrong number of cells.
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Evidence of morphogenetic problem-solving and anatomical homeostasis across serious perturbations; demonstrates collective intelligence in development.
Mammalian embryos overcome drastic perturbations such as amputation, and early embryo splitting results in normal monozygotic twins.
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Demonstrates mammalian regulative capacity and robust self-organization.

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