How do genes know where they are on the body?

Originally posted by spuriousmonkey
If I were Candide I would now have asked how the combinations of genes, proteins and whatever know where to be expressed themselves that provide knowledge for other genes to know where they are on the body.

Well sir, I haven't had the chance to take a course in developmental biology yet (that's next year), so it's a bit beyond my current realm of understanding. I would, however, love to hear your take on it. Give us all a chance to learn something.
 
Back
Top