Developmental biology

In most respects, Abigail and Brittany Hensel are normal American twins.

This book presents some of the most advanced experimental systems in which the role of forces has been dissected.

Life As we Know It ["e;LAKI"e;] covers several aspects of Life, ranging from the prebiotic level, origin of life, evolution of prokaryotes to eukaryotes and finally to various affairs of human beings.

A subgroup of homeobox genes, which play an important role in the developmental processes of a variety of multicellular organisms, Hox genes have been shown to play a critical role in vertebrate pattern formation.

Signal Transduction in Cancer and Immunity, Volume 361 in the International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology series highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics.

Presents new insights into speciation through an in-depth analysis of extraordinary chromosomal variation in one species written by leading experts.

The terrestrial organisms of the Galpagos Islands live under conditions unlike those anywhere else.

G Protein-Coupled Receptors: Emerging Paradigms in Activation, Signaling and Regulation, Part A, Volume 337 in the International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology series, reviews and details current advances in cell and molecular biology.

Organ transplantation has been the most important therapeutic advance in the last third of the 20th century.

Synthesizes and re-examines the evolution of the human pelvis, which sits at the interface between locomotion and childbirth.

This new series, based on a bi-annual conference and its topics, represents a major contribution to the emerging science of cancer research and regenerative medicine.

This last of 15 short atlases reimagines the classic 5 volume Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development.

Many complex traits define the primate condition, including behaviors as fundamental as locomotion and traits as scrutinized as the dentition, and their study reveals dramatic evolutionary change across the primates.

Cell biology is moving at breakneck speed, and many of the results from studies on insects have helped in understanding some of the central problems of biology.

This timely resource offers extensive discussions on the pharmacological, environmental,endocrinological, and natural factors that alter reproductive or developmental processes-elucidating the effects of toxicants on mechanisms of reproduction.

This well-structured textbook offers essential knowledge on the vascular system.

International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology reviews and details current advances in cell and molecular biology.

Current Topics in Developmental Biology provides a comprehensive survey of the major topics in the field of developmental biology.

The vertebral spine is a key element of the human anatomy.

Current Topics in Developmental Biology

This Brief offers a concise, handy overview of the main concepts related to Embryology, revisited through the novel concepts that are applied daily in stem cell research and cell therapy oriented investigations.

Biology of Life: Biochemistry, Physiology and Philosophy provides foundational coverage of the field of biochemistry for a different angle to the traditional biochemistry text by focusing on human biochemistry and incorporating related elements of evolution to help further contextualize this dynamic space.

Population genomics has revolutionized several disciplines of biology, genetic resource conservation and management, and breeding of crop plants by providing key and novel insights into population, evolutionary, ecological and conservation genetics, ecology, evolution and adaptation, and facilitating molecular breeding with an unprecedented power and accuracy.

The interdisciplinary field of regenerative medicine holds the promise of repairing and replacing tissues and organs damaged by disease and of developing therapies for previously untreatable conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, liver disease, and renal failure.

Under the capable and qualified editorial leadership of Dr.

Among the most important innovations in the history of life is the transition from single-celled organisms to more complex, multicellular organisms.

The auditory system has a remarkable ability to adjust to an ever-changing environment.

This volume of Advances in Genetics furthers the serial's goal of presenting topics of interest to both human and molecular geneticists.

This first of 15 short atlases reimagines the classic 5-volume Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development.

Handbook of the Biology of Aging, Eighth Edition, provides readers with an update on the rapid progress in the research of aging.

The study of Hox genes is crucial not only in exploring the enigma of homeosis but also in understanding normal development at the fundamental molecular level.

Methods in Kidney Cell Biology, Volume 153, represents state-of-the-art techniques in renal research that are ideal for veterans, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and clinical scientists and principal investigators.

This detailed volume collects updates on the technical advances in hematopoietic stem cell research and incorporates new techniques focused on the molecular/genetic, cellular, and whole organism levels.

A newly revised edition of the standard reference for the field today updated with new terms, major discoveries, significant scientists, and illustrations Developmental biology is the study of the mechanisms of development, differentiation, and growth in animals and plants at the molecular, cellular, and genetic levels.

Current Topics in Developmental Biology provides a comprehensive survey of the major topics in the field of developmental biology.

Biology of Sharks and Their Relatives is an award-winning and groundbreaking exploration of the fundamental elements of the taxonomy, systematics, physiology, and ecology of sharks, skates, rays, and chimera.

A concise overview of the fundamental concepts of cancer biology for those with little or no background in the field.

Plants are autotrophs and sessile, while animals are heterotrophs and motile.

Charts the fascinating interaction of specialized gamete cells, forming the early embryo and a blueprint of new life.

Much recent research in evolutionary developmental biology has focused on the origin of new body plans.

In this volume, studies of bone growth and development illustrate new methods and insights that enhance the anthropological understanding of skeletal variation.

Aspects of reproduction covered in this volume include classification and phylogeny as revealed by molecular biology; anatomy of the male reproductive tract and organs; anatomy and evolution of copulatory structures; development and anatomy of the female reproductive tract; endocrinology of reproduction; ovarian dynamics and follicle development; s

This comprehensive volume covers recent studies into agricultural problems caused by soil and water contamination.

Introduction to Systems Biology is an introductory text for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in comprehensive biological systems.

Since different types of stem cells for therapeutic applications have recently been proposed, this timely volume explores various sources of stem cells for tissue and organ regeneration and discusses their advantages and limitations.

This book presents research on the challenges and potential of fungal contribution in agriculture for food substantiality.

This book explores the role of nanofertilizers in sustainable and efficient agricultural practices of the 21st century.

Perinatal Stem Cells provides researchers and clinicians with a comprehensive description of the current clinical and pre-clinical applications of stem cells derived from perinatal sources, such as amniotic fluid, placenta and placental membranes, the umbilical cord and Wharton's jelly.