Category Archives: Developmental Biology

Comparative Biology of Aging

Posted on February 26, 2010 by singleton

The processes of aging and death remain one of the most fascinating, and mysterious, areas of biological research. Huge anomalies between species raise questions the answers to which could have fundamental implications for the field of medical science. As scientists … Continue reading →

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Developmental Biology of Neoplastic Growth (Progress in Molecular and Subcellular Biology)

Posted on February 26, 2010 by singleton

In this book, tumour growth is perceived as a deviation from the normal development of the human organism. The molecular, cellular, and tissue determinants of different tumours are discussed showing that each is a different disease, often corresponding to a … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Marine Genomics (Advances in Marine Genomics)

Posted on February 26, 2010 by singleton

Marine biology has always played an important role in biological research, being at the origin of many key advances. To a certain extent, the influence of marine biology on the biological sciences was overshadowed over a period of several years … Continue reading →

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Beginning Life (Contemporary Issues in Science)

Posted on February 26, 2010 by singleton
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Introduction to Systems Biology

Posted on February 26, 2010 by singleton

This book provides an introductory text for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in comprehensive biological systems. The authors offer a broad overview of the field using key examples and typical approaches to experimental design. The volume begins with … Continue reading →

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Key Experiments in Practical Developmental Biology

Posted on February 25, 2010 by singleton

Including many described by the scientists who carried out the original pioneering research, 27 classic experiments in developmental biology provide key insights into developmental questions. They establish a bridge between state-of-the-art experimental work and the laboratory classes taken at the … Continue reading →

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The Comparative Embryology of Sponges

Posted on February 25, 2010 by singleton

One of the major questions in the evolution of animals is the transition from unicellular to multicellular organization, which resulted in the emergence of Metazoa through a hypothetical Urmetazoa. The Comparative Embryology of Sponges contains abundant original and literary data … Continue reading →

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The Calculus of Selfishness: (Princeton Series in Theoretical and Computational Biology)

Posted on February 25, 2010 by singleton

How does cooperation emerge among selfish individuals? When do people share resources, punish those they consider unfair, and engage in joint enterprises? These questions fascinate philosophers, biologists, and economists alike, for the “invisible hand” that should turn selfish efforts into … Continue reading →

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Cancer Stem Cells

Posted on February 26, 2009 by singleton

A remarkable paradigm shift has occurred in recent years regarding the biological origins of cancer. The cancer stem cell hypothesis has challenged the foundational notions of cancer, and the therapeutic implications have been profound. Compelling evidence indicates that errors in … Continue reading →

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Regulatory Networks in Stem Cells (Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine)

Posted on February 26, 2009 by singleton

This book brings together current advances in embryonic, adult, neural, hematopoietic, mesenchymal and pancreatic stem cell functions. The chapters are authored by top-notch scientists in specialized areas of stem cell biology. Topics of the book focus on: Improved characterization of … Continue reading →

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