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question:how-does-the-collective-measure-current-state-and-store-the-information-about-the-correct-target-morphologyHow does the collective measure current state and store the information about the correct target morphology?
Specific question about the mechanism of anatomical homeostasis.
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extracted_from(2022) · Michael Levin
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- Bioelectric prepatterns encode pattern memories that guide morphogenesis toward target morphologies.gatesTested in planaria and frog face development; predicts similar mechanisms in other systems.
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