Available online: explore the evolutionary leap from simple to complex multicellularity through the lens of brown algae. In this Review, we discuss recent breakthroughs in genetic and genomic technologies that are uncovering the molecular mechanisms behind pattern formation, sexual differentiation, and developmental plasticity in brown algae. We also delve into the role of morphogens and the potential impact of the microbiome.
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