Three Lectures on Experimental Embryology (Classic Reprint): With a Biographical Note: With a Biographical Note (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Name: Three Lectures on Experimental Embryology (Classic Reprint): With a Biographical Note: With a Biographical Note (Classic Reprint)
Author: J. W. Jenkinson
ISBN: 9781332307791

J. W. Jenkinson

9781332307791: Three Lectures on Experimental Embryology (Classic Reprint): With a Biographical Note: With a Biographical Note (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1332307795 ISBN 13: 9781332307791

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Unlock the science of how embryos grow from simple cells into complex life. This classic work surveys the core ideas of experimental embryology, showing how patterns of cell division and the forces inside the egg guide development. Readers will see how scientists test ideas by removing parts of the embryo and altering conditions, revealing the roots of differentiation and organ formation.

The volume blends theory with practical investigation, tracing the roles of the cytoplasm, nucleus, and cytoplasmic determinants across a range of animals. It contrasts different modes of cleavage, discusses parthenogenesis, and explains how similar organs can arise from different cellular paths. A biographical note on a pioneering thinker adds historical context to these foundational experiments.

Clear explanations of cleavage, differentiation, and the genetics of development.

Hands-on descriptions of experiments that alter patterns and timing of cell division.

Cross-species examples, from sea urchins to vertebrates, illustrating universal principles.

Insights into how cytoplasmic factors shape the fate of embryonic cells.

Ideal for readers of the history of biology, students new to embryology, and anyone curious about how life unfolds from a single cell.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1332307795
ISBN 13: 9781332307791
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 155

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Three Lectures on Experimental Embryology: With a Biographical Note

J. W. Jenkinson, R. R. Marett

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ISBN 10: 1332307795 ISBN 13: 9781332307791

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the groundbreaking field of experimental embryology, a science that investigates how the single-celled embryo develops into a complex organism. Examining the philosophies and methods of the discipline, the author traces its historical trajectory, from its origins in comparative and descriptive embryology to the cutting-edge techniques employed today. Through case studies and examples, the book elucidates the processes of growth, cell division, and differentiation, highlighting the remarkable ability of the fertilized egg to produce an organism like its parents. The author also delves into the mechanisms underlying growth rate, variability, and correlation, providing a deeper understanding of the factors that shape embryonic development. By examining the structure of germ cells and the process of fertilization, the book offers insights into the fundamental principles that govern the transmission of genetic information from one generation to the next. Ultimately, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to experimental embryology, shedding light on the intricate processes that shape the development of all living organisms. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332307791_0

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