A Practical Guide to Developmental Biology
ISBN13: 9780199249718ISBN10: 0199249717
Paperback, 126 pages
Oct 2003,
In Stock
Retail Price to Students:
$49.95 (04)
126 pages;
46 line illus. & halftones;
ISBN13: 978-0-19-924971-8ISBN10: 0-19-924971-7
This book provides a solid foundation in classic developmental biology and modern techniques in immunohistochemistry and homeobox gene expression.
Table of Contents
The Experiments
Introduction to Developmental Biology: Embryo Protocols, Ethics and Model Systems
Axial Patterning: Using Retinoic Acid to Disrupt Homeobox Gene Expression in Axolotls
Plant Cell Totipotency: Growing a Carrot from Adult Cells
Fertilization: Sea Urchin Syngamy & Development
Early Plant Development: Pollen Tube Formation
Morphogenesis: Creating Fate Maps of Albino Axolotls Using a Vital Dye
Cell Adhesion: Cell-Cell Interactions in Sponges & Amphibians
Embryogenesis: Chick & Amphibian Development (Slide-based)
Neurulation: Labeling Chick Notochord using Immunocytochemistry
Gametogenesis: Comparison of Plants and Animals
Regeneration: Morphallaxis & Epimorphosis
Metamorphosis: Drosphila Imaginal Discs
External Influences on Development: Design Your Own Experiment with Amphibians, Chicks or Fish
Information for the Instructor
Animal Care & Maintenance
Animal & Plant Sources
Chemical Sources
Slides Needed / Sources
Solutions & Other Materials
Glossary
Literature Cited
