Deep Homology? - Uncanny Similarities of Humans and Flies Uncovered by Evo-Devo (Paperback)

Humans and flies look nothing alike, yet their genetic circuits are remarkably similar. Here, Lewis I. Held, Jr compares the genetics and development of the two to review the evidence for deep homology, the biggest discovery from the emerging field of evolutionary developmental biology. Remnants of the operating system of our hypothetical common ancestor 600 million years ago are compared in chapters arranged by region of the body, from the nervous system, limbs and heart, to vision, hearing and smell. Concept maps provide a clear understanding of the complex subjects addressed, while encyclopaedic tables offer comprehensive inventories of genetic information. Written in an engaging style with a reference section listing thousands of relevant publications, this is a vital resource for scientific researchers, and graduate and undergraduate students.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2017
Authors:	Lewis I. Held Jr
Dimensions:	250 x 174 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	290
ISBN-13:	978-1-316-60121-1
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Developmental biology Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Molecular biology Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Evolution Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Human biology & related topics > General Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Human reproduction, growth & development > Human growth & development > General Promotions
LSN:	1-316-60121-8
Barcode:	9781316601211

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