Computational Simulation of Morphogen Gradients (VIDEO)

Tufts University

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Calculated redistribution of morphogens Erk, beta-Cat, and Notum after flatworm fragmentation. Re-set gradients help determine head-to-tail polarity in fragment regeneration

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Alexis Pietak & Mike Levin, Tufts University

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