A primordial developmental toolkit shared by all vertebrates, and described by a theory of the mathematician Alan Turing, sets the growth pattern for all types of skin structures.

New research revisits the Turing instability mechanism; proving mathematically how the instabilities which give rise to patterns can occur through simple reactions, and in widely varied ...

Tweaking the pattern equations Scientists offer update on Turing’s theory explaining the origin of stripes and spots ...

Turing patterns are striking examples of self-organised structures arising in reaction–diffusion systems, where the interplay of chemical reactions and diffusion processes gives rise to spatial ...

Alan Turing's last published paper revealed the mathematics behind the beautiful patterns that adorn the natural world.

Researchers have now collected detailed data to show that Alan Turing's model explains the striking vegetation patterns of the Australian fairy circles.

The insights from Alan Turing's last published paper could offer a new solution to the problem of turning saltwater into fresh, potable water.