Abstract

In the 20th century two fundamental scientific theories were formulated: one in the beginning of this century and the other in its 7th decade. The first theory was proposed by Niels Bohr and many other collaborators and was named Atomic Theory of Matter. The other is known as the theory of Life. Both theories are based on the same fundamental Principles of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. The Atomic Theory is based on Quantum Physics and the archetype is the hydrogen atom where the nucleus consists of a proton (or a proton isotope) and the electrons move around it. In the case of Life it was found that a somehow similar mechanism is used: A class of homeotic genes (the so-called HOX genes) are activated following the Anterior - Posterior order in the DNA genome. E.B. Lewis discovered that this Hox gene order in the genome is collinearily activated in the early embryogenesis following the head-to-tail order. Lewis discov ered this strange property analyzing the Bithorax complex in the Drosophila fruit fly. Later, it was established that this property is widespread in most animals particularly in the Vertebrates.

DOI: doi.org/10.63721/25JPQN0134

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