🧬 Development & Behavior Systems
Batch Overview: This batch contains 8 fundamental C. elegans processes responsible for development and behavior. These processes represent the core computational systems that enable this model organism to develop from embryo to adult, exhibit complex behaviors, and respond to environmental cues.
Each process demonstrates sophisticated biological programming with developmental pathways, neural circuits, behavioral responses, and aging mechanisms.
📋 Table of Contents - 8 Eukaryotic Processes
1. Embryonic Development
Detailed analysis of C. elegans Embryonic Development using the Programming Framework, revealing computational logic and regulatory patterns for early development.
graph TD
%% Development Triggers
A[Fertilization] --> B[Zygote Formation]
C[Maternal Factors] --> D[Asymmetric Division]
E[Cell Division] --> F[Blastula Formation]
G[Gastrulation] --> H[Germ Layer Formation]
%% Zygote Development
B --> I[Polarity Establishment]
I --> J[Asymmetric Cleavage]
J --> K[Cell Fate Specification]
%% Maternal Control
D --> L[Maternal mRNAs]
L --> M[Translation Control]
M --> N[Protein Gradients]
%% Germ Layer Formation
F --> O[Ectoderm Formation]
O --> P[Mesoderm Formation]
P --> Q[Endoderm Formation]
%% Integration
K --> R[Development Program]
N --> R
Q --> R
H --> R
R --> S[Embryonic Pattern]
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Triggers & Conditions
Catalysts & Enzymes
Chemical Processing
Intermediates
Products
2. Cell Fate Determination
Detailed analysis of C. elegans Cell Fate Determination using the Programming Framework, revealing computational logic and regulatory patterns for cell differentiation.
graph TD
%% Fate Components
A[Cell Lineage] --> B[Fate Specification]
C[Signaling Pathways] --> D[Cell-Cell Communication]
E[Transcription Factors] --> F[Gene Expression]
G[Epigenetic Control] --> H[Fate Maintenance]
%% Lineage Control
B --> I[Asymmetric Division]
I --> J[Fate Determinants]
J --> K[Cell Identity]
%% Signaling Networks
D --> L[Notch Signaling]
L --> M[Wnt Pathway]
M --> N[Cell Fate Decision]
%% Transcription Control
F --> O[Homeobox Genes]
O --> P[Cell Type Genes]
P --> Q[Differentiation]
%% Integration
K --> R[Fate Program]
N --> R
Q --> R
H --> R
R --> S[Cell Identity]
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Triggers & Conditions
Catalysts & Enzymes
Chemical Processing
Intermediates
Products
3. Neural Development
Detailed analysis of C. elegans Neural Development using the Programming Framework, revealing computational logic and regulatory patterns for nervous system formation.
graph TD
%% Neural Components
A[Neural Precursors] --> B[Neurogenesis]
C[Axon Guidance] --> D[Synapse Formation]
E[Neural Circuits] --> F[Circuit Assembly]
G[Neurotransmitters] --> H[Neural Function]
%% Neurogenesis
B --> I[Neural Progenitors]
I --> J[Neuron Differentiation]
J --> K[Neural Identity]
%% Axon Guidance
D --> L[Guidance Molecules]
L --> M[Axon Pathfinding]
M --> N[Target Recognition]
%% Synapse Formation
F --> O[Synaptic Proteins]
O --> P[Synapse Assembly]
P --> Q[Functional Synapses]
%% Integration
K --> R[Neural Program]
N --> R
Q --> R
H --> R
R --> S[Neural Circuit]
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Triggers & Conditions
Catalysts & Enzymes
Chemical Processing
Intermediates
Products
4. Behavioral Circuits
Detailed analysis of C. elegans Behavioral Circuits using the Programming Framework, revealing computational logic and regulatory patterns for behavior generation.
graph TD
%% Behavior Components
A[Sensory Input] --> B[Sensory Neurons]
C[Interneurons] --> D[Neural Processing]
E[Motor Neurons] --> F[Motor Output]
G[Behavioral State] --> H[Behavioral Control]
%% Sensory Processing
B --> I[Sensory Transduction]
I --> J[Signal Integration]
J --> K[Sensory Representation]
%% Neural Processing
D --> L[Interneuron Networks]
L --> M[Information Processing]
M --> N[Decision Making]
%% Motor Control
F --> O[Motor Pattern Generation]
O --> P[Muscle Activation]
P --> Q[Behavioral Response]
%% Integration
K --> R[Behavioral Program]
N --> R
Q --> R
H --> R
R --> S[Behavioral Output]
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Triggers & Conditions
Catalysts & Enzymes
Chemical Processing
Intermediates
Products
5. Sensory Processing
Detailed analysis of C. elegans Sensory Processing using the Programming Framework, revealing computational logic and regulatory patterns for environmental sensing.
graph TD
%% Sensory Components
A[Environmental Cues] --> B[Sensory Receptors]
C[Signal Transduction] --> D[Neural Encoding]
E[Sensory Integration] --> F[Perception]
G[Behavioral Response] --> H[Sensory Adaptation]
%% Receptor Activation
B --> I[Chemoreceptors]
I --> J[Mechanoreceptors]
J --> K[Thermoreceptors]
%% Signal Transduction
D --> L[G-Protein Coupling]
L --> M[Second Messengers]
M --> N[Ion Channel Activation]
%% Neural Encoding
F --> O[Action Potentials]
O --> P[Neural Codes]
P --> Q[Sensory Representation]
%% Integration
K --> R[Sensory Program]
N --> R
Q --> R
H --> R
R --> S[Environmental Response]
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Triggers & Conditions
Catalysts & Enzymes
Chemical Processing
Intermediates
Products
6. Learning & Memory
Detailed analysis of C. elegans Learning & Memory using the Programming Framework, revealing computational logic and regulatory patterns for behavioral plasticity.
graph TD
%% Learning Components
A[Experience] --> B[Neural Plasticity]
C[Synaptic Changes] --> D[Memory Formation]
E[Memory Storage] --> F[Memory Retrieval]
G[Behavioral Change] --> H[Learning Outcome]
%% Neural Plasticity
B --> I[Synaptic Strengthening]
I --> J[Synaptic Weakening]
J --> K[Circuit Modification]
%% Memory Formation
D --> L[Short-term Memory]
L --> M[Long-term Memory]
M --> N[Memory Consolidation]
%% Memory Storage
F --> O[Neural Circuits]
O --> P[Synaptic Networks]
P --> Q[Memory Traces]
%% Integration
K --> R[Learning Program]
N --> R
Q --> R
H --> R
R --> S[Behavioral Adaptation]
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Triggers & Conditions
Catalysts & Enzymes
Chemical Processing
Intermediates
Products
7. Aging & Longevity
Detailed analysis of C. elegans Aging & Longevity using the Programming Framework, revealing computational logic and regulatory patterns for lifespan regulation.
graph TD
%% Aging Components
A[Age-related Changes] --> B[Insulin/IGF Signaling]
C[Oxidative Stress] --> D[DNA Damage]
E[Protein Homeostasis] --> F[Metabolic Changes]
G[Longevity Pathways] --> H[Lifespan Control]
%% Insulin Signaling
B --> I[DAF-2/DAF-16]
I --> J[FOXO Transcription]
J --> K[Stress Resistance]
%% Oxidative Damage
D --> L[ROS Production]
L --> M[Antioxidant Response]
M --> N[Oxidative Protection]
%% Protein Homeostasis
F --> O[Proteasome Function]
O --> P[Autophagy]
P --> Q[Protein Quality Control]
%% Integration
K --> R[Aging Program]
N --> R
Q --> R
H --> R
R --> S[Lifespan Regulation]
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Triggers & Conditions
Catalysts & Enzymes
Chemical Processing
Intermediates
Products
8. Stress Response
Detailed analysis of C. elegans Stress Response using the Programming Framework, revealing computational logic and regulatory patterns for environmental adaptation.
graph TD
%% Stress Components
A[Environmental Stress] --> B[Stress Detection]
C[Stress Signaling] --> D[Stress Response]
E[Adaptation] --> F[Stress Tolerance]
G[Recovery] --> H[Homeostasis]
%% Stress Detection
B --> I[Heat Shock]
I --> J[Oxidative Stress]
J --> K[Osmotic Stress]
%% Stress Signaling
D --> L[HSF-1 Activation]
L --> M[Stress Proteins]
M --> N[Protective Response]
%% Adaptation
F --> O[Metabolic Changes]
O --> P[Behavioral Changes]
P --> Q[Physiological Adaptation]
%% Integration
K --> R[Stress Program]
N --> R
Q --> R
H --> R
R --> S[Stress Survival]
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Triggers & Conditions
Catalysts & Enzymes
Chemical Processing
Intermediates
Products