Self-Organizing Properties of Embryos

Embryos possess self-organizing properties that allow them to develop without central control. Researchers found that cells communicate using chemical signals, coordinating their growth and differentiation into various organs. Despite no external instructions, embryos persistently grow towards order and function, withstanding developmental fluctuations. This intrinsic property of self-organization defies the notion that embryos are merely clumps of cells and indicates a goal-directed development process.