Essential Developmental Biology - Couverture souple

Slack, Jonathan M. W.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0632052333 ISBN 13 : 9780632052332

Editeur : Blackwell Science Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

Developmental biology is at the core of biological science, integrating molecular biology, genetics and anatomy. The past 15 years has seen revolutionary advances not only in our understanding of the processes by which an egg develops into an adult, but also in the application of this knowledge to the areas of reproductive technology, drug development and organ replacement. Essential Developmental Biology is a concise and well-illustrated treatment of this subject for undergraduates. Assuming no prior knowledge of anatomy and only the basics of cell biology and genetics, the book starts off by introducing the principles and approaches of developmental biology. The second section covers the characteristic development of each of the principal model species used for research and final chapters are devoted to organ development, predominantly in vertebrates. With an emphasis throughout on the evidence underpinning the main conclusions, this book is suitable as the key text for both introductory and more advanced courses in developmental biology.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

"Many diagrams are provided throughout well–structured and clearly presented text. As such, in my view, this book represents a timely and welcome addition to the literature of a complex field that students often find hard to grasp."
Kevin Coward, Biologist, 2002

"Overall, I think this is a very good introductory text for developmental biology. It is clear, concise, and does a fairly good job of explaining a difficult subject. The book, true to its title, nicely presents the essentials required for a student to traverse the rough terrain of development." Shankar Srinivas, Journal of Cell Science

"There is a clear flow of information, and a simple account throughout, on the relationship between gene expression and function. Slack succeeds in giving a uniquely plain–talking and essential guide to the subject in the form of an inexpensive paperback handbook. [...] I will certainly teach from this book and would prefer to use its very direct approach for one or two topics which are unnecessarily complicated in Wolpert and Gilbert." Laurie Haynes, British Society for Developmental Biology, Winter 2001

"This is a textbook that I wish i′d had as an undergraduate. Jonathan Slack has produced a truly useful text on developmental biology, in which all the contributory elements are effortlessly integrateed. No one area is over–emphasised; for example, cell biology and genetics share equal space with embryology, which often tneds to dominate a book on this subject [...] Slack has the gift of summarising in a very concise manner without leaving the reader with the impression that the ′text′ is missing something [...] The end result is a value–for–money, slim–line paperback that will enlighten, stimulate and motivate. ′Essential Developmental Biology′ will genuinely help students to understand a complex area of sciences and deserves to be widely adopted as a set text." Gareth Cuttle, Department of Physiological Sciences

"This book represents a timely and welcome addition to the literature of a complex field that students often find hard to grasp." Kevin Coward, Institute of Biology

Présentation de l'éditeur

Developmental biology is at the core of biological science, integrating molecular biology, genetics and anatomy. The past 15 years has seen revolutionary advances not only in our understanding of the processes by which an egg develops into an adult, but also in the application of this knowledge to the areas of reproductive technology, drug development and organ replacement. Essential Developmental Biology is a concise and well–illustrated treatment of this subject for undergraduates. Assuming no prior knowledge of anatomy and only the basics of cell biology and genetics, the book starts off by introducing the principles and approaches of developmental biology. The second section covers the characteristic development of each of the principal model species used for research and the final chapters are devoted to organ development, predominantly in vertebrates. With an emphasis throughout on the evidence underpinning the main conclusions, this book is suitable as the key text for both introductory and more advanced courses in developmental biology. A new approach to a widely taught subject. Priced for student purchase at approximately half the price of the main competition. Over 200 illustrations, with artwork available free on the Web. Well–known author/media celebrity.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Science Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0632052333
• ISBN 13: 9780632052332
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 328
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible