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Recently in sponges several genes have been discovered controlling growth. Surprisingly many of these genes are also involved in developmental processes in humans.
For example a gene involved in patterning the nervous system in humans is closely related to one of the genes shaping the sponge.
We present a simulation model where a network of genes and the supply of nutrients from the environment is controlling growth and from of a sponge.
We demonstrate that we can approximate the growth form of a sponge and predict growth patterns.
Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
Proceedings B is the Royal Society’s flagship biological research journal, dedicated to the rapid publication and broad dissemination of high-quality research papers, reviews and comment and reply papers. The scope of journal is diverse and is especially strong in organismal biology.
Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences