(1986). "Simulation of cellular compaction and internalization in mammalian embryo development [I] as driven by minimization of surface energy." <i>Bulletin of Mathematical Biology</i> 48(2), 167-187.

(1986). "Simulation of cellular compaction and internalization in mammalian embryo development [I] as driven by minimization of surface energy." Bulletin of Mathematical Biology 48(2), 167-187.

Publication Info: 

Goel, Narendra S., Carlos F. Doggenweiler, and Richard L. Thompson. "Simulation of cellular compaction and internalization in mammalian embryo development as driven by minimization of surface energy." Bulletin of Mathematical Biology 48, no. 2 (1986): 167-187.

Abstract: 

A model based upon minimization of surface energy is proposed as an explanation for compaction and internalization of cells during mammalian embryo development. The model is used to simulate and graphically display these phenomena on a computer.

Notes: 

The paper describes Thompson's professional affiliation as:

Visiting from:
Cavendish Laboratory, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0HE, England

Present address:
La Jolla Institute, P.O. Box 1434, La Jolla, CA 92038, U.S.A.