Essential Developmental Biology, 3rd Edition

Essential Developmental Biology is a comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to developmental biology. Written in a clear and accessible style, the third edition of this popular textbook has been expanded and updated to include:

• Numerous full color photographs of developmental biology specimens
• A new concise summary of “How Development Works”
• New chapters on “Techniques for Studying Organogenesis” and “Applications of Pluripotent Stem Cells”
• Expanded treatment of human development, tissue renewal, stem cells, growth, aging, and regeneration.

In addition, the accompanying website provides useful materials for both student and instructor, including animated developmental processes and all artwork in downloadable format.

From review of the second edition:

“The second edition is a must have for anyone interested in development biology. New fi ndings in hot fi elds such as stem cells, regeneration, and aging should make it attractive to a wide readership. Overall, the book is concise, well structured, and illustrated. I can highly recommend it.”--Peter Gruss, Max Planck Society