Dictionary of Developmental Biology and Embryology

Dictionary of Developmental Biology and Embryology
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166
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9780471443575
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Книги издательства Willey

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Developmental biology is the study of the mechanisms of development, differentiation, and growth in animals and plants at the molecular, cellular, and genetic levels. The discipline has gained prominence in part due to new interdisciplinary approaches and advances in technology, which have led to the rapid emergence of new concepts and words. The Dictionary of Developmental Biology and Embryology is the first comprehensive reference focused on the terms, research, history, and people of this field. This authoritative A–to–Z resource covers classical morphological and cytological terms along with those from modern genetics and molecular biology. Extensively cross–referenced, the Dictionary includes definitions of terms, explanations of concepts, and biographies of historical figures. Comparative aspects aredescribed in order to provide a sense of the evolution of structures. All features of embryology and developmental biology are covered, including: ? Vertebrates ...

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