Overview
Increased emphasis on gene activity, signal transduction and the emphasis on the roles of paracrine factors in development.Covers axonal specificity, gastrulation & reorganizing the embryonic cells, target selection, etc.
Synopsis
This undergraduate textbook synthesizes the organismal, cellular, and evolutionary aspects of animal development. The seventh edition adds a chapter on the medical implications of developmental biology. The CD-ROM contains 140 videos and 300 labeled photographs that walk through the life cycle of model organisms. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Booknews
This time-tested biology text covers all the basics of development in animals (with one chapter on plants by Susan Singer), beginning with life cycles and developmental patterns and moving through embryonic development, with a closing section on the ramifications of developmental biology. Gilbert (Swarthmore College) includes discussions of vertebrates and invertebrates, the development of the central nervous system, sex determination, and aging. The enclosed CD-ROM features 130 interactive videos and 300 photographs to accompany both the text and the experimental guidebook. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)