Revised edition of: Developmental biology / Scott F. Gilbert, Michael J.F. Barresi. Eleventh edition. 2016.
This is an outstanding concise introduction to developmental biology that takes a contemporary approach to describing the complex process that transforms an egg into an adult organism.
Developmental biology is a fast growing field in modern biology. Consequently, the concepts and principles of developmental biology is changing fast. This book comprises chapters that deal with key steps...
Developmental Biology
The Dictionary of Developmental Biology and Embryology, Second Edition is the first comprehensive reference focused on the field's terms, research, history, and people.
The fifth edition adds the ecological dimension to its integration of molecular, cellular, and organismal approaches, with a new chapter concerning the ways by which the environment effects the phenotype...
With an emphasis throughout on the evidence underpinning the main conclusions, this book is an essential text for both introductory and more advanced courses in developmental biology.
Examines the relationship among cells, genes, and the environment and of the obstacles and achievements of molecular biologists attempting to understand how to "build" a human body.
The essays are not necessarily intended to be comprehensive reviews, however, they provide a window onto the very rich landscape of contemporary research in developmental biology. I'm grateful to all the authors who devoted a great deal ...
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"A concise account of what we know about development discusses the first vital steps of growth and explores one of the liveliest areas of scientific research."--P. [2] of cover.