The Dynamics of Living Systems
Inaugural lecture given on Thursday 27 April 2017
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https://books.openedition.org/cdf/10359Author(s)
Lecuit, Thomas
Contributor(s)
Libbrecht, Liz (other)
Language
EnglishAbstract
How can we explain the fundamental paradox of living matter, which combines stability and robustness of form with constant internal dynamics? It is not only the genetic information contained in every cell, but also numerous stochastic biomolecular processes that are at work in morphogenesis. In addition, the shaping of an organism is driven by mechanical forces that operate within and between cells, across tissues and organs. The dynamics of morphogenesis is a self-organized process that emerges from biological control and physical constraints at all scales. Its study is currently bringing together a fast-growing interdisciplinary community that observes, analyses and models living organisms.
Keywords
biology; biophysics; genetics; information; life science; mechanics; morphogenesis; tissue engineeringWebshop link
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9782722605602Publisher
Collège de FrancePublisher website
http://books.openedition.org/cdf/Publication date and place
Paris, 2020Series
Leçons inaugurales,Classification
Dynamics & statics
Biophysics
Biology, life sciences
Life sciences: general issues
Developmental biology
Molecular biology
Cellular biology (cytology)
Dynamics and statics
Biophysics
Biology, life sciences
Life sciences: general issues
Developmental biology
Molecular biology
Cellular biology (cytology)