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Developmental biology: A ten per cent solution

In early embryos, a concentration gradient of the Bicoid protein affects pattern formation. Studies of living embryos reveal a surprising level of accuracy in the Bicoid gradient. But is it accurate enough?

John Reinitz | J. Reinitz

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