Specialists in different areas of developmental biology provide an overview of the conceptual framework within which the molecular and cellular mechanisms of mammalian development are understood. They cover genome, epigenome, proteome, and cell signaling; morphogenetic processes; and signals and switches in lineage specification, tissue differentiation, and organogenesis. Among specific topics are the proteomic analysis of stem cell differentiation and early development, the synchrony and cyclicity of developmental events, the development and homeostasis of the skin epidermis, blood and lymphatic vessel formation, and deconstructing pancreas development biology. The information is aimed at senior undergraduates interested in developmental biology, graduates and researchers exploring the mouse as a model system for studying vertebrate development, and scientists in neighboring fields. Annotation 2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
