Thermodynamics and pattern formation in biology

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This work explores the formation of structure in nonlinear thermodynamic systems, addressing a range of topics from basic principles to complex patterns in various media. It examines topologically stable patterns in condensed matter and introduces new types of order and stochastic regimes. The text delves into chirality wave propagation and its implications for evolutionary catastrophes, alongside nonlinear bioenergetics and species selection processes. It also investigates pattern formation in chemical and biochemical systems, including spatial ordering in reactions and oscillating chemical reactions, highlighting the interplay between heat production and physical signals. Further, the work presents experimental evidence for control sites in plant glycolysis, dynamic structures in metabolic cycles, and the role of morphogenesis in biological systems. It discusses information compression in these systems, models of pattern generation based on minimal entropy production, and self-organization in biological morphogenesis. The text also covers topological and thermodynamic structures, fractal shapes of cell membranes, and statistical geometry of tissues. Additionally, it addresses surface changes during organism growth, providing a comprehensive overview of the intricate processes that govern structure formation in both chemical and biological contexts.