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. 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, Second Edition is the...
A newly revised edition of the standard reference for the field today--updated with new terms, major discoveries, significant scientists, and illus...
Stem cells, regenerative medicine, and translational medicine, are all areas of burgeoning basic research and clinical application.
This dictionary includes the fundamental terminology of each of these areas, the major discoveries and significant scientists that comprise the history and current development of the field, as well as a number of concepts. The vocabulary is presented within the broader lexicon of developmental biology and embryology, which provides context for these three fields. Topics covered range from stem cells (embryonic, adult, and iPSCs) to teratology.
Stem cells, regenerative medicine, and translational medicine, are all areas of burgeoning basic research and clinical application.
