Principles of Development
Principles of Development by Lewis Wolpert, published by Oxford University Press in 2019, is a comprehensive exploration of developmental biology, spanning 741 pages. This edition delves into the intricate processes that allow a single cell to differentiate into various specialized cell types, organize into tissues and organs, and form complex organisms. The text is designed to make cutting-edge science accessible, featuring custom illustrations and links to online resources that depict development in real time.
Readers will find a clear explanation of key principles underlying development, applicable across diverse organisms. The book emphasizes a framework that supports a deeper understanding of specific topics within the field. It includes extensive pedagogical resources, such as multiple-choice questions, animations of signaling pathways, and suggested web activities, making it a valuable tool for students studying developmental biology. The integration of online resources enhances the learning experience, providing a multidimensional perspective on the subject.
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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.
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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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