morfogenéticos

Morfogenéticos refers to a concept within a theoretical framework suggesting that biological development is guided by morphogenetic fields. These fields are hypothesized to be non-physical, informational patterns that influence the formation and organization of living organisms. Proponents of this idea, such as Rupert Sheldrake, propose that these fields contain a kind of collective memory or habit of form that is inherited across generations, affecting the development of similar organisms.

The theory suggests that morphogenetic fields act as blueprints, shaping the physical structure and behavior of organisms. This influence is thought to extend beyond genetic inheritance, proposing an additional layer of information that guides developmental processes. For instance, the development of a limb or the formation of a specific cell type might be influenced by the morphogenetic field associated with that particular structure or function.

Morphogenetic fields are considered to be dynamic and responsive, potentially adapting and evolving over time. The concept is often discussed in relation to phenomena that are not easily explained by traditional genetic or epigenetic mechanisms. Critics of the theory often point to the lack of empirical evidence and the difficulty in defining or detecting these fields through conventional scientific methods. The concept remains largely outside mainstream biological science.