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The term "morphogenetic field" was popularized by cell biologist Rupert Sheldrake in his groundbreaking 1981 publication, "A New Science of Life." However, the concept can trace its origins back to 1910, when Russian biologist Alexander Gurwitsch introduced it while exploring embryonic development. Understanding morphogenetic fields is crucial for unraveling the timeless mysteries of life, existence, and the universe. The process of morphogenesis—the way in which developing organisms shape themselves—continues to perplex scientists within developmental biology.