September 2010 PMID 20929839

Reaction-diffusion model as a framework for understanding biological pattern formation.

Shigeru Kondo, Takashi Miura

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The overall discussions reflect strong interest and general agreement on the importance of the reaction-diffusion model, with posts emphasizing its revolutionary nature and real-world relevance, such as mentions of Turing's contributions and visual examples of animal patterns, using enthusiastic language and references to educational videos to convey significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the value of the reaction-diffusion model and acknowledge Alan Turing's pioneering role in explaining biological patterns.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high curiosity and enthusiasm, with many referencing videos, examples of animal patterns, and the revolutionary aspect of the mathematical explanation.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many discussions delve into specific topics like Turing's work, animal patterns, and the self-organization of biological systems, indicating meaningful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations highlight the educational and conceptual significance of the model, suggesting a moderate but meaningful influence on understanding biological development.

Abstract in brief

The reaction-diffusion (RD) model, proposed by Turing, is a key theoretical framework used to explain how complex patterns like spots and stripes form in developing animals.
Although its relevance was debated initially, real-world examples have shown the RD model can accurately describe biological pattern formation, making it a useful hypothesis for understanding development.
The review aims to simplify the RD model for experimental biologists, highlighting how it has been successfully applied in real studies to explain morphological patterns in biology.

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Exploring How Mathematics Explains Animal Pattern Formation

This video discusses how Alan Turing's reaction-diffusion model explains animal patterns, combining key ideas in developmental biology. It clarifies how reaction-diffusion and positional information work together to…

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Turing's Cake (and other wrinkly math)

Physics for the Birds · Nov 23, 2023 246,674 views

Understanding Morphogenesis: Pattern Formation in Nature

This video explores Alan Turing's reaction-diffusion theory and Lewis Wolpert's positional information, clarifying how these concepts combine to explain biological patterning and organism development.

Zachary Magat · Oct 7, 2020 686 views

正多面体クラブ

@RPolyhedra · X

#貝殻の模様も #チューリング・パターンだったんだ～‼

Nov 15, 2025 · 6 likes · 616 followers View post →

Shael (kween/acc)

@Shaelaran · X

@CryptoDunedain @crypt0x_0 Here’s a short video on it. There’s not necessarily any specific proteins that we found corresponding to the math but it is interesting. https://t.co/BBTtpwyO1m

Aug 31, 2025 · 5 likes · 929 followers View post →

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youtu.be/alH3yc6tX98?...

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Stephanie Dennis

@3beesbuzz · X

Can Math Explain How Animals Get Their Patterns? https://t.co/WiFtxunxuo via @YouTube

May 27, 2025 · 1,156 followers View post →

Takefumi Nakazawa

@Take_Nakazawa · X

縞模様の向きの変化は、チューリングパタンのパラメーターで簡単に操作できるだろうか。 https://t.co/2MXcKTeQjE https://t.co/JmvARtQYNA

Nov 14, 2024 · 921 followers View post →

Paul Reiners

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Can Math Explain How Animals Get Their Patterns? https://t.co/tzzDEVIfhM via @YouTube

May 29, 2024 · 172 followers View post →

Bala

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May 5, 2024 · 23 followers View post →

luke ✨

@responsiblparty · X

@___frye https://t.co/0BJXYU5Nap

Jan 12, 2024 · 682 followers View post →

n/a

@monochr_homo · X

@helianthusaudax @DailySnailies https://t.co/8aXyBfKFD8

Mar 4, 2023 · 1 like · 116 followers View post →

meronking

@meronking2928 · X

引用されてた論文 https://t.co/jDxZo8MCU4 近藤先生、一般教養の授業で講演を聴いたんだけど面白かったなぁ

Feb 11, 2023 · 1 like · 1,781 followers View post →

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@monochr_homo · X

@Blue_Spice_Boi https://t.co/8aXyBfLdsG Conways game of life always reminds me of Turing patterns. It's a good vibe for sure.

Jan 21, 2023 · 1 like · 116 followers View post →

Tilo Winkler @twinkler@fediscience.org

@tilo_winkler · X

Remarkable: as the model system self-organizes into cell-like units, the speed of protein diffusion increases @ChengXianrui. I wonder if this interacts with the feedback in classical Reaction-Diffusion Models (https://t.co/b8CJ8UnADp) #Emergence #SelfOrganization #Complexity https://t.co/8AXhHYKXeT

Nov 3, 2022 · 1 like · 34 followers View post →

@tefitaB2mi · X

RT @DrBoixeda: Patrones de Turing en Dermatologia, #TURINGPATTERNS https://t.co/J4fepHd4aJ https://t.co/TmMgyYsKd3

Jun 25, 2022 · 3 shares · 184 followers View post →

Mikel Franco ✨

@mikel_franco · X

RT @DrBoixeda: Patrones de Turing en Dermatologia, #TURINGPATTERNS https://t.co/J4fepHd4aJ https://t.co/TmMgyYsKd3

Jun 25, 2022 · 3 shares · 2,030 followers View post →

Pablo boixeda

@DrBoixeda · X

Patrones de Turing en Dermatologia, #TURINGPATTERNS https://t.co/J4fepHd4aJ https://t.co/TmMgyYsKd3

Jun 25, 2022 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 2,826 followers View post →

Animators Pal

@AnimatorsPal · X

RT @VaishnudebiD: I just watched a great video and once again I feel Alan Turing really did something revolutionary.

Jun 12, 2022 · 1 share · 21,346 followers View post →

Vaishnudebi Dutta

@VaishnudebiD · X

I just watched a great video and once again I feel Alan Turing really did something revolutionary.

Jun 12, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 238 followers View post →

FIAL

@fialofficial · X

i think i search how animals get their spots https://t.co/YcNNArzU6X

Jan 26, 2022 · 177 followers View post →

ThinkStretch

@ThinkStretch · X

Is your child having trouble relating math to everyday life? There are TONS of examples if we know how to look at situations mathematically. Here is one great example - https://t.co/B7jgy6McvZ

Aug 18, 2021 · 1,772 followers View post →

~Gabo

@GaboMcGamer · X

Feb 4, 2021 · 66 followers View post →

Mathnasium of Blaine

@MathnOfBlaine · X

WATCH: Dots and stripes and rosettes, oh my! Did you know that there is a mathematical explanation behind the patterns you see on some animals? Watch this video to discover more: https://t.co/xsEZLFNBfD #MathInNature #Animals #Patterns #MathFun #ThursdayVibes

Jan 14, 2021 · 106 followers View post →

MathnasiumAndover

@MathnAndover · X

WATCH: Dots and stripes and rosettes, oh my! Did you know that there is a mathematical explanation behind the patterns you see on some animals? Watch this video to discover more: https://t.co/32xtYAgv1F #MathInNature #Animals #Patterns #MathFun #ThursdayVibes

Jan 14, 2021 · 40 followers View post →

B R A H

@PsychedelicBrah · X

@seyrup @itsLuciKeller @LeloSelen Here's a video... I think I might've picked up that tidbit from @LeloSelen in a podcast though! https://t.co/L3sYLyi9zC

Dec 21, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,456 followers View post →

Oren

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https://t.co/nlcGH1bgIs

Oct 26, 2020 · 57 followers View post →

shady

@Genia_lan · X

RT @Acidulce420: es corto y liviano, tiene subs en español https://t.co/CPmoqNb9O0

Sep 16, 2020 · 1 share · 382 followers View post →

El Acidulce

@ElAcidulce · X

es corto y liviano, tiene subs en español https://t.co/CPmoqNb9O0

Sep 16, 2020 · 18 likes · 1 share · 54,452 followers View post →

c’sudip

@csudip · X

RT @I_m_Jojo: @fermatslibrary Interesting link relating animals and maths: https://t.co/e7YGWqcVVl

May 10, 2020 · 5 shares · 118 followers View post →

Weird'e Go?

@_Freelander · X

RT @I_m_Jojo: @fermatslibrary Interesting link relating animals and maths: https://t.co/e7YGWqcVVl

May 8, 2020 · 5 shares · 1,504 followers View post →

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@czarlynnn · X

RT @I_m_Jojo: @fermatslibrary Interesting link relating animals and maths: https://t.co/e7YGWqcVVl

May 8, 2020 · 5 shares · 153 followers View post →

Audrey 汤

@Audrey06616456 · X

RT @I_m_Jojo: @fermatslibrary Interesting link relating animals and maths: https://t.co/e7YGWqcVVl

May 7, 2020 · 5 shares · 203 followers View post →

Ujjayanta

@I_m_Jojo · X

@fermatslibrary Interesting link relating animals and maths: https://t.co/e7YGWqcVVl

May 7, 2020 · 12 likes · 5 shares · 240 followers View post →

Omkar Venkatesh

@OmkarGV · X

@QuantaMagazine Minute earth also has an excellent video on the topic! https://t.co/7mZv6nEiEx

Apr 20, 2020 · 988 followers View post →

Chicote Naranjo Jr

@_yannsito · X

Clases de física biológica que pudieron ser un video, parte 2 https://t.co/pg5QKPzvRZ

Mar 23, 2020 · 609 followers View post →

Abid Haque

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ayca ve selim

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Sep 21, 2019 · 99 followers View post →

Hispanic at the Disco

@SuperCaballeroJ · X

This video also exists for a more "plain english" discussion. https://t.co/zq2zhh5bJo

Sep 17, 2019 · 215 followers View post →

Steven Bollipo

@stevenbollipo · X

Fascinating video: Can Math Explain How Animals Get Their Patterns? https://t.co/VMhdFbuKWF via @YouTube

Jul 3, 2019 · 1 like · 16,709 followers View post →

Math Chimp

@MathChimp · X

It's World Wildlife Day. Can math explain how animals get their patterns? #mathvideo #mathforkids https://t.co/Aks4gHNsxE https://t.co/Aks4gHNsxE

Mar 3, 2019 · 680 followers View post →

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