Highlights
The Molecular and Cell Biology Revolutions
Throughout the book, Professors Wilt and Hake incorporate insights from the molecular and cell biology revolutions—revolutions to which they have been, and continue to be, important contributors.
State-of-the-Art Illustrations
Developmental biology is a complex subject; by "pushing the envelope" of modern computer graphics, the book’s artists have created illustrations that clarify and make memorable the often complicated processes of development.
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Modern Emphases
The authors emphasize Ligand-Receptor interactions as the primary mode of intercellular communication during development, as well as the primary roles of cell polarity and non-equivalent cell divisions as the effectors of differential gene expression.
Superior Organization
Part One of the text begins with an introduction to the field and an overview of gametogenesis, fertilization, and lineage tracing. Part Two builds on this base with three chapter-length case studies on the development of drosophila, amphibians, and amniotes. Part Three delves into the development of more complex vertebrate organisms, and Part Four consists of three chapters on plant development. Part Five (Morphogenesis) and Part Six (Regulation of Gene Expression) explore in greater detail the common processes and concepts that underlie development.
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