Turing's work on genetics and morphogenesis

Alan Turing, best known for computer science, also made significant contributions to biology through his work on genetics and morphogenesis. He proposed that the patterns seen in nature, such as animal markings and embryo development, result from chemical reactions called reaction-diffusion systems. Turing suggested that small disturbances in these chemical concentrations could grow into complex patterns, guiding how tissues and organs form. His mathematical models helped explain how simple processes could produce the diverse and intricate structures observed in living organisms, advancing our understanding of developmental biology and the origins of biological patterning.