Animal Developmental Biology
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Written primarily for 16-19-year-old students, this primer introduces the subject of developmental biology through a wide range of organisms, offering insights into the fundamental principles that shape life's diverse and extraordinary forms. It covers all the essential topics, including cell biology, cell signalling, cell specialization, genomic control of development, evidence for evolution, and cell ageing and death.
The author guides students carefully and gradually through the concise contents, providing a robust basis for understanding the molecular and morphological events that occur during embryo development, but that are also important in adult homeostasis, regeneration, and disease. Students will delve into the secrets of stem cells, the marvels of regeneration, and the paradox of how a broadly conserved genome can support the biodiversity we see throughout the natural world. Engaging case studies and 'scientific approach' boxes challenge the reader to think critically and practice scientific inquiry, while open-ended discussion questions draw on students' creativity and curiosity.
Animal Developmental Biology is the ideal companion for students transitioning from biology at school to university. It offers a first taste of biology beyond the classroom and illustrates the relevance of concepts encountered at school to current research.
Digital formats and resources
The book is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources:
· The e-book offers a mobile-compatible experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
· Online resources, available for registered adopters, include downloadable figures and tables from the book.
Julia Paxson is an Associate Professor of Biology at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. She grew up in London, England, but moved to the United States to attend Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, where she graduated with undergraduate degrees in biochemistry and mathematics. She graduated from Yale University with a PhD in Developmental Biology, and from Tufts University with a DVM in veterinary medicine. She has taught developmental biology at the College of the Holy Cross since 2012. In addition, Julia runs a federally-funded research lab that explores conserved themes in stem cell aging in diverse animal systems, including dogs and acoel worms. She is currently a member of the Society of Developmental Biology and of the Veterinary Comparative Respiratory Society.