Genes Have Harnessed Physics to Help Grow Living Things
Embryos are shaped by the same pulling force that causes “tears” in a glass of wine. It’s the latest example of how genes exploit physical and mechanical forces to achieve growth and development.
The post [Genes Have Harnessed Physics to Help Grow Living Things][1] first appeared on [Quanta Magazine][2]
[1]: https://www.quantamagazine.org/genes-have-harnessed-physics-to-help-grow-living-things-20251010/
[2]: https://www.quantamagazine.org
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