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A mathematical theory proposed by Alan Turing in 1952 can explain the formation of fingers |
August 01, 2014
Researchers have shown that BMP and WNT proteins are the so-called 'Turing molecules' for creating embryonic fingers. Findings explain why polydactyly -- the development of extra fingers or toes -- is relatively common in humans, affecting up to one in 500 births, and confirms a fundamental theory first proposed by the founding father of computer science, Alan Turing, back in 1952.
Link: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/computers_math/computer_science/~3/8MEpcLDBDSE/140731145839.htm
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