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On morphogenesis.

B Anderson

    Medical Hypotheses
    |July 1, 1988
    PubMed
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    Human asymmetry arises not from internal factors, but from external forces. Gravity, magnetism, and Earth's rotation shape our consistent biological asymmetry.

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    Area of Science:

    • Human biology
    • Developmental biology
    • Environmental science

    Background:

    • Human development exhibits consistent asymmetry in both internal and external structures.
    • The origins of this biological asymmetry have been debated, with internal genetic factors often considered primary.
    • Understanding asymmetry's drivers is crucial for developmental and evolutionary biology.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the primary external forces driving consistent human asymmetry.
    • To challenge the notion that internal forces are the sole cause of human asymmetry.
    • To identify the key environmental factors influencing biological asymmetry.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of developmental biology principles.
    • Review of established physics concerning gravity, magnetism, and Earth's rotation.

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  • Comparative study of biological structures and environmental interactions.

    • Main Results:

    • Consistent human asymmetry is demonstrably not caused by internal forces.
    • External forces, specifically gravity, magnetism, and Earth's rotation, are identified as the drivers.
    • The organism's response to these environmental forces shapes its asymmetry.

    Conclusions:

    • Human asymmetry is an adaptive response to fundamental geophysical forces.
    • Gravity, magnetism, and Earth's rotation are critical, yet often overlooked, factors in human development.
    • This perspective redefines the understanding of biological asymmetry and its environmental determinants.