In the mayerialist view of genetics, proteins coded for by DNA/RNA control an organism. But there is much more to the picture, because cells exchange bioelectrical information with one another so as to collectively instruct the whole what it is to become (e.g. an eye, lrg, face), and also when to stop.
Explained in Michael Levin's 20 minute TED talk:
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Bioelectrics and Genetic Modulation
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Re: Bioelectrics and Genetic Modulation
Yes !
There are many interesting discussions with Michael Levin on You Tube.
He points out that DNA does not have any information for an organism's morphology (shape)
It all is to be found in the Bio-electric voltage patterns in the cells.
His work supports the FUNDAMENTAL nature of Bio-electricity.
The electric cell membranes came first in the beginning of LIFE.
I discuss this in another thread on Abiogenesis.
Jack
There are many interesting discussions with Michael Levin on You Tube.
He points out that DNA does not have any information for an organism's morphology (shape)
It all is to be found in the Bio-electric voltage patterns in the cells.
His work supports the FUNDAMENTAL nature of Bio-electricity.
The electric cell membranes came first in the beginning of LIFE.
I discuss this in another thread on Abiogenesis.
Jack
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