Developmental Biology: From a Cell to an Organism - Couverture rigide

Livre 3 sur 4: Genetics & Evolution

Hodge, Russ

 
9780816066834: Developmental Biology: From a Cell to an Organism

Synopsis

Aimed at high school students and non-scientists interested in this timely topic, Developmental Biology is a guided tour of humankind's embryological journey. It examines not only the embryo but also the triumphs and tribulations of biologists from the earliest history of embryology to the latest theories in this fascinating field. Bringing readers up to date with current research on the topic, this volume explores everything from stem cell regeneration to developmental mechanisms across evolutionary time scales.

Chapters include:

-Life as a Single Cell: Creating a New Animal

-The Rise of Structure: Early Growth and Differentiation

-The Origins of the Major Organs

-Cell Differentiation and Disease

-Evolution and Development.

Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.