Introduction to Embryonic Development

Sommario

 1. Developmental Biology: A Look Backward.

 2. Reproduction, Cell Division, Mitosis, and Meiosis: A Background for Developmental Biology.

 3. Genetics, DNA, and Gene Regulation: A Review.

 4. Gametogenesis.

 5. Fertilization.

 6. Cleavage.

 7. Gastrulation.

 8. Neurulation and Germ Layer Formation.

 9. Early Human Embryo and Primary Germ Layer Derivatives.

10. Organogenesis.

11. Embryonic Induction.

12. Mechanisms of Morphogenesis.

13. Differentiation: Nucleic Acids.

14. Differentiation: Proteins.

15. Differentiation: Higher Orders of Structure.

16. Cancer and Embryology.

17. Aging and Developmental Biology.

Riassunto

Ideal for those with little or no background in genetics and cellular or developmental biology, this exploration of embryology and the molecular aspects of development explains each concept from first principles.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: G. Lefevre, S. Oppenheimer
• Editore: Pearson Academic
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.01.1989
• EAN: 9780205117086
• ISBN: 978-0-205-11708-6
• Pagine: 500
• Peso: 1530 g
• Serie: Benjamin Cummin; Benjamin Cummin
• Categoria: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Biologia > Zoologia