Wolpert's Principles of Development the latest edition of the prize-winning textbook opens up
the fascinating field of developmental biology to undergraduates studying biology medicine
and veterinary science. By focusing on the underlying processes shared by diverse organisms
the textbook lays the foundation for a deep understanding. Key features - An emphasis
throughout on the underlying principles - which underpin the commonalities between different
organisms and their development - enables students to get a clear sense of the 'big picture' of
the subject. - Custom-drawn artwork and integrated animations and videos help to make the
visualisation of processes and mechanisms in this challenging subject as straightforward as
possible. - Medical Boxes explore key developmental diseases and explain how developmental
biology furthers our understanding human health and disease. Further experimental detail
including Experimental Boxes from both classic and current research demonstrates 'how we know
what we know'. - Also available as an e-book enhanced with learning objectives
self-assessment interactive quizzes and multi-media content to offer a fully immersive
experience and extra learning support. New to this edition - Chapter 7 a new chapter on
Embryonic stem cells embryo models and regenerative medicine to ensure the book's coverage
stays up to date with this very active area of developmental biology research. - Chapters 3
and 4 on vertebrate development have been restructured and updated especially in relation to
mouse development to ensure major concepts and principles are explained with recent supporting
experimental evidence. - Chapter 10 on the nervous system has been completely revised and
updated with more emphasis on neural tube patterning. - Chapter 14 which covers nematodes
and sea urchins now appears online as part of the ebook. - There are more examples of the use
of CRISPR to address problems like sickle cell disease (Ch6) and evolution of limbs from fins
(Ch13). - Examples of single-cell RNA sequencing can be found throughout the book (Ch3 Ch6
Ch7 Ch10 Ch11 Ch12). - Smaller revisions updates and new figures have been included
throughout. Digital formats and resources The seventh edition is available for students and
institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Science Trove offer a mobile
experience and convenient access along with interactive self-test questions videos flashcards
supplementary materials functionality tools navigation features and links that offer extra
learning support. For more information about e-books please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk
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