How does a single cell develop into myriad different specialized cell types, control the organization of these different cells into tissues and organs, and ultimately form an unimaginably complex living organism like a human being? How is it possible for some adult animals, but not others, to regenerate fully functioning limbs? Answering these questions and many more in captivating detail, Principles of Development, Fifth Edition, introduces students to the fascinating field of developmental biology. It clearly and succinctly explains cutting-edge science and illustrates principles with a variety of custom-drawn figures, animations, and links to online movies that show development happening in real time. The authors consistently focus on the key principles of development--the underlying processes shared by diverse groups of organisms. This emphasis on principles provides a framework on which students can build a rich understanding of specific topics. Extensive pedagogical support materials, both in the book and online, make this text the complete package for students of developmental biology.

Principles of Development

Science & Math

Wolpert, Lewis

Tickle, Cheryll

Martinez Arias, Alfonso

Biological Sciences

Oxford University Press

Molecular Principles of Animal Development by Alfonso Martinez-Arias and Alison Stewart is the only textbook in the field that focuses on the molecules and mechanisms that underlie the developmental process. Offering a compellingly modern way of looking at developmental biology, it reflects recent literature and the dramatic advances and changes in the field over the last decade. It works from the molecular and cellular principles up to the organism level, rather than the traditional top-down emphasis on the complete organism. The authors demonstrate that an understanding of animal development requires an understanding of the universal mechanisms that emerge from molecular networks. Designed for advanced undergraduates and early graduate students, this well-organized book can be used to teach courses at different levels. It includes an introduction and three sections that increase in level of complexity while building on previous sections. It shows that development is not programmed into the genome but is an output of the opportunistic use of molecular networks and routines. Written with a rigorous but readable style, Molecular Principles of Animal Development is a stunningly useful addition to the field of developmental biology.

Molecular Principles of Animal Development

Stewart, Alison

How does a single cell develop into myriad different specialised cell types, control the organization of these different cells into tissues and organs, and ultimately form an unimaginably complex living organism such as a human? Furthermore, how is it possible for some adult animals, but not others, to regenerate fully functioning limbs? Principles of Development opens up the fascinating field of developmental biology to those wanting to understand the answers to questions such as these. Cutting edge science is explained clearly and succinctly and is richly illustrated with a variety of custom drawn figures, animations, and links to online movies that show development happening in real time. The emphasis throughout the text is always on the key principles of development the underlying processes shared by diverse groups of organisms. This focus on principles provides a framework on which a richer understanding of specific topics can be built. Moreover, extensive pedagogical support is provided, both in the book and online, making this text the complete package for those studying developmental biology. Online Resources For students: Test your understanding with multiple choice questions and answer guidance to long answer questions from the book Gain a three dimensional perspective of development by watching the movies of developing model organisms View the signalling pathway animations to see these complex processes broken down step by step Expand your knowledge and guide your studies with the suggested web activities Examine and interpret raw data obtained by Cheryll Tickle and members of her laboratory and presented in silico For registered adopters of the text: Download the figures from the book to use in lectures and hand outs Help your students delve into the research literature with the Journal Club Download the test bank or import it into your VLE PowerPoint of In silico practicals to use in class

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