C.Elegans 2: v. 33 (Monograph S.) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0879694882 ISBN 13: 9780879694883

Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press,U.S., 1996

Synopsis

Defines the current status of research in the genetics, anatomy, and development of the nematode C. elegans , providing a detailed molecular explanation of how development is regulated and how the nervous system specifies varied aspects of behavior. Contains sections on the genome, development, neural networks and behavior, and life history and evolution. Appendices offer genetic nomenclature, a list of laboratory strain and allele designations, skeleton genetic maps, a list of characterized genes, a table of neurotransmitter assignments for specific neurons, and information on codon usage. Includes b&w photos. For researchers in worm studies, as well as the wider community of researchers in cell and molecular biology. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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Synopsis

Studies of the cells and genes of the nematode "C. elegans" have become a cornerstone of current biology. This monograph defines the current status of the field, providing a molecular explanation of how development is regulated and the nervous system specifies various aspects of behaviour.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press,U.S.
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0879694882
• ISBN 13: 9780879694883
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1222
• Editor: Riddle Donald L., Meyer Barbara J., Blumenthal Thomas, Blumethal Thomas, Priess James R.