#embryology #cellular-automata #evolution #development #molecular-interactions #game-of-life #simulation #von-neumann #research Created at 050223 # [Anonymous feedback](https://www.admonymous.co/louis030195) # [[Epistemic status]] #shower-thought Last modified date: 2023-02-05 Commit: 0 # Related - [[Physic/Cellular Automata]] - [[Physic/Stephen Wolfram]] - [[Biology/Autophagy]] - [[Biology/Evolution/Lamarck]] # TODO > [!TODO] TODO # Embryology cellular automata Embryology is the study of the development of an embryo from fertilization to birth. It is a complex process that involves a variety of cellular and molecular interactions. Dawkins, describes the process of evolution through a set of simple rules which determine how a population of cells will interact and grow. In embryology, these rules are applied to the cells of the embryo as they divide and differentiate in order to form the various organs and tissues of the body. The end result is a fully developed organism that is capable of responding to its environment and reproducing itself. Cellular automata, such as the game of life, are useful tools to study embryology because they allow researchers to simulate the process of embryogenesis in a computer environment[^1]. By manipulating the rules of the game, we can gain insight into the various mechanisms that are involved in the development of an organism. Additionally, we can use these simulations to explore the potential outcomes of different scenarios and to identify potential solutions to problems that arise during embryogenesis. [^1]: https://embryo.asu.edu/pages/john-von-neumanns-cellular-automata