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A resolution of the chemotactic wave paradox. (English) Zbl 0791.92002

Summary: We propose an extension of the standard model for cell chemotaxis which explicitly accounts for the adaptation of the chemotactic response. We show that this model resolves the “chemotactic wave paradox” of slime mould aggregation in a natural way.

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92C15 Developmental biology, pattern formation
92C99 Physiological, cellular and medical topics
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