Emphasizes diverse methods and technologies needed to investigate Caenorhabditis elegans, both as an integrated organism and as a model system for research inquiries in cell, developmental, and molecular biology, as well as in genetics and pharmacology.
Studies mouse brain development from early embryonic to late fetal stages. This book provides color images of whole, hematoxylin, and eosin stained sagittal, coronal, and horizontal sections at four different ages. It also includes high magnification images that highlight areas of developmental interest.
Gilbert's Developmental Biology has an uncanny knack of captivating student interest, opening minds to the wonder of developmental biology, whilst at the same time covering all the required material with scientific rigour. The ninth edition has been substantially revised and reorganised to reflect the very latest advances in the subject.
The development of a single fertilized egg into a fly, an elephant, or a human baby is one the most remarkable near-miracles achieved by nature. This Very Short Introduction, written by the distinguished developmental biologist Lewis Wolpert, gives a concise account of, and explores, one of the liveliest areas of scientific research.
Providing a survey of the major topics in the field of developmental biology, this work covers topics which include Wnt signaling, controlling regulatory networks, cartilage growth plates, and more. It is aimed at researchers in animal and plant development, and others who want an introduction to cellular and molecular mechanisms of development.
Focuses on important aspects of insect endocrinology. This title covers the mechanism of action of insect hormones during growth and metamorphosis as well as the role of insect hormones in reproduction, diapause and the regulation of metabolism. It includes chapters on insulin-like peptides and the peptide hormone Bursicon.
When used in the context of reproduction of living cells the phrase 'cell growth' is shorthand for the idea of 'growth in cell populations by means of cell reproduction'. During cell reproduction one cell (the "mother" cell) divides to produce two daughter cells. This book presents the research in the field.
Aims to challenge the accepted wisdom about gender identity and sexual orientation. This work takes on the medical establishment, the Bible, social science - and even Darwin himself. It leads the reader through a discussion of diversity in gender and sexuality among fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals, including primates.
Developmental Gene Expression Regulation consists of any of the processes by which nuclear, cytoplasmic, or inter cellular factors influence the differential control of gene action during the developmental stages of an organism. This book presents research in this field.
Cell cycle progression is driven by changes in the substrate specificity and subcellular localisation of cyclin-dependent kinases (Cdks), which in turn are modulated by a collection of cyclins, Cdk-activating and Cdk-inhibiting kinases, and Cdk inhibitors (CDKIs). This book provides research on a cell cycle.
A compendium of laboratory protocols and reviews covering various methods developed since 1999. It details zebrafish protocols, delineating critical steps in the procedures as well as potential pitfalls. It illustrates many techiques in full-color. It summarizes the Zebrafish Genome Project.
How does cooperation emerge among selfish individuals? This book looks at social dilemmas where cooperative motivations are subverted and self-interest becomes self-defeating. It analyzes to what extent one key facet of human nature - selfishness - can lead to cooperation.
Devoted to the chick embryo, this book is intended for geneticists, molecular and developmental biologists, and other life scientists who use the chick embryo as their research model. It provides a description of development, from fertilization to hatching, with emphasis on the earlier stages, also covering individual organ systems.
Suitable for investigators in chemistry, computer science, informatics, physics and mathematics as well as graduate students, clinical physicians, and biologists who are realizing the importance of the fields of regenerative biology and medicine in practice, this title includes coverage of skin, hair, teeth, cornea, and central neural tissues.
Covers the important features of growth factors in development. This title provides researchers an overview and synthesis of the research findings and contemporary thought in the area. It is suitable for researchers in cell, developmental and molecular biology.
Sertoli cells assist in the production of sperm in the male reproductive system. This book provides information on the topic of sertoli cells and male reproduction. It addresses such areas as stem cells, genomics and molecular genetics, and provides information on the discovery of this type of cell, and the pathophysiology of male infertility.
Understanding organogenesis is central to efforts to direct stem cell differentiation and function in the context of a complex organ. This volume describes the development of 10 major organ systems. It summarizes the key morphological and cellular events, and emphasizes research relating to molecular control mechanisms.
This is an important text for a still-emerging field of Biology, relating the embryo to its environment. Intersecting numerous disciplines in the Biological and Life Sciences, the authors have provided coverage in which the molecular biology of epigenetic development meets and interacts with the evolutionary aspects of phenotypic plasticity.
Oogenesis - the process by which female germ cells develop into mature eggs, or ova - is a complex process involving many important elements of developmental and cellular biology: from cell-cell interactions, complex signalling cascades, specialized cell cycles and cytoskeleton organization.
Essential Developmental Biology, 2nd Edition, is a concise and well-illustrated treatment of this subject for undergraduates. 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.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the research findings in the biology of aging. Summarizing the various findings in research on the biology of aging, this work contains basic aging processes as determined by animal research as well as medical physiology of aging as known in humans.
Provides access to a range of basic toxicological data and also gives a general introduction to the toxicology of metallic compounds. This book is a comprehensive review of the effects on biological systems from metallic elements and their compounds. It covers toxicological information on 31 metallic elements and their compounds.
This access card code provides access to over 140 interactive videos and 300 labelled photographs instructing students on the life cycles of organisms, a laboratory manual containing challenging experiments, interactive puzzles and web links, a complete glossary with rollover definitions, study questions and a laboratory skills guide.
This volume deals with the analysis of the cytological processes occurring during tissue regeneration in the tail and limbs of lizards. It concludes stressing the importance of the lizard model of tissue regeneration for medical studies and applications.
* Newly revised edition of the one of a kind dictionary of developmental biology and embryology. * Topics covered range from germ layers, induction, and fundamental terminology, through to RNAi, evo-devo, and stem cell differentiation, hallmarks of modern developmental biology and embryology.
* Newly revised edition of the one of a kind dictionary of developmental biology and embryology. * Topics covered range from germ layers, induction, and fundamental terminology, through to RNAi, evo-devo, and stem cell differentiation, hallmarks of modern developmental biology and embryology.
A number of molecular pathways and cellular processes are essential for normal vertebrate development that has been implicated in cancer initiation and progression. This volume includes the insights into the importance of developmental pathways for tumorigenesis by the leaders in the field of cancer genetics and developmental biology.
This text provides a modern synthesis of our knowledge of symbiosis, from the molecular mechanisms underlying the establishment and function of symbioses to the ecological and evolutionary impact of such associations. It provides a clear introduction to symbiosis for undergraduate courses.
Modern developmental biology sees the instance of conservation in signaling and developmental mechanisms between animal species as a striking feature. This book aids researchers by collating research protocols relevant to a range of vertebrate species.