Laboratory Studies of Vertebrate and Invertebrate Embryos: Guide & Atlas of Descriptive & Experimental Development (8th Edition)

The eighth edition of this widely respected volume continues the tradition of introducing laboratory studies of developmental biology with its broad coverage, copious illustrations and detailed descriptions of a wide range of developing stages. Unique in its combination of a detailed atlas with interesting exercises on living embryos, it also contains complete instructions for additional experimental studies that include state-of-the-art research approaches. The eighth edition adds a new chapter on the development of the mouse embryo, many new illustrations, seven new advanced hands-on studies and a glossary.

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The eighth edition of this text continues in the tradition of introducing laboratory studies of developmental biology, and adds a new chapter on the development of the mouse embryo, 28 new illustrations, seven new advanced hands-on studies, and a glossary. The text combines a detailed atlas with exercises on living embryos, with complete instructions for additional experimental studies that include research approaches. For this edition, all images have been digitally processed to improve clarity and quality, and illustrations have been grouped together within chapters rather than at the back of the book. Schoenwolf teaches in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR