Here's our new article in the Annual Review of Cell & Developmental Biology. We discuss why Turing’s Reaction-Diffusion models are effective for understanding skin colour patterning without parametrising the profusion of variables at lower spatial scales⬇️ https://t.co/0FOnJqm56w
The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Reaction Diffusion in Vertebrate Skin Color Patterning.
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The discussions reveal a strong interest in the application of reaction-diffusion models to biological patterning, reinforced by phrases like 'good review' and explanations of why models are effective. The tone balances appreciation and curiosity, with some tweets emphasizing how these models simplify complex biological processes, demonstrating a moderate level of engagement and acknowledgment of the research's significance.
Most discussions convey approval of the publication, highlighting its clarity and theoretical significance, especially noting how well reaction-diffusion models explain skin patterning.
Posts show high interest, with many commenting on the relevance of the models and their applications, indicating curiosity and engagement with the topic.
The tweets often reference the models’ utility and implications, reflecting moderate to deep engagement, such as mentioning the models’ ability to avoid complex variables.
The collective tone suggests recognition of the article's importance in advancing understanding of morphogenesis, indicating moderate perceived impact.
Abstract in brief
- In 1952, Alan Turing introduced the reaction-diffusion (RD) mathematical framework, which established a basis for understanding morphogenesis as a natural self-organizing process based on fundamental physical and chemical principles.
- The effectiveness of phenomenological RD models is highlighted, showing their ability to describe skin color patterns at larger scales, while avoiding overly complex variable parameterization at smaller scales.
- The paper also emphasizes the usefulness of linear stability analysis and numerical simulations to demonstrate how structured patterns can emerge from chaotic cellular interactions.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@bschne @lu_sichu @norvid_studies reaction, diffusion models are another classic concept https://t.co/2dnllEY9Pf this is a good review
[1] Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology 39: 145-174 (2023) https://t.co/0FOnJqm56w [2] Nature 544, 7649 : 173–179 (2017) https://t.co/4lFmPUUvi1 [3] Nature Communications 12 : 2433 (2021) https://t.co/upPOXijyZ2
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[1] Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology 39: 145-174 (2023) https://t.co/0FOnJqm56w [2] Nature 544, 7649 : 173–179 (2017) https://t.co/4lFmPUUvi1 [3] Nature Communications 12 : 2433 (2021) https://t.co/upPOXijyZ2
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RT @Silicon_alien: @bschne @lu_sichu @norvid_studies reaction, diffusion models are another classic concept https://t.co/2dnllEY9Pf this is…
@bschne @lu_sichu @norvid_studies reaction, diffusion models are another classic concept https://t.co/2dnllEY9Pf this is a good review
RT @LANEVOL: Here's our new article in the Annual Review of Cell & Developmental Biology. We discuss why Turing’s Reaction-Diffusion models…
RT @LANEVOL: Here's our new article in the Annual Review of Cell & Developmental Biology. We discuss why Turing’s Reaction-Diffusion models…
RT @LANEVOL: Here's our new article in the Annual Review of Cell & Developmental Biology. We discuss why Turing’s Reaction-Diffusion models…
RT @LANEVOL: Here's our new article in the Annual Review of Cell & Developmental Biology. We discuss why Turing’s Reaction-Diffusion models…
RT @LANEVOL: Here's our new article in the Annual Review of Cell & Developmental Biology. We discuss why Turing’s Reaction-Diffusion models…
Here's our new article in the Annual Review of Cell & Developmental Biology. We discuss why Turing’s Reaction-Diffusion models are effective for understanding skin colour patterning without parametrising the profusion of variables at lower spatial scales⬇️ https://t.co/0FOnJqm56w
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