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In Chapter 18, "An
Introduction to Development," you learned about the early history of
developmental biology, and reviewed the kinds of questions developmental
biologists ask. From genetic regulation to fate mapping to organ formation,
developmental biology incorporates many of the most basic concepts in cell
biology and genetics. The following links expand and review the material
presented in the chapter with histories, biographies, examples of research, and
links to scientific societies, all focused on the study of developmental biology
and embryology.
18.1 Developmental Stages and PatternsUniversity
of Zurich Schneitz Lab
Dr. Kay Schneitz studies the genetics of
organ formation using Arabidopsis thaliana, a workhorse of developmental
research, as a model. Follow the "ovule development" link to
investigate the techniques and questions Dr. Schneitz focuses on in his
research.
Keywords: plant development, research, organ development, model
organism, Arabidopsis
Bier Lab at UCSD
This lab site focuses on the work of Dr. Ethan Bier, whose lab studies
patterning and gene regulation in the development of Drosophila melanogaster.
Follow the "overview" link to learn about current research in Dr.
Bier’s lab.
Keywords: invertebrate development, research, gene
regulation, Drosophila
Amphibian Embryology Tutorial
As explained in the chapter, frogs and other amphibians are often used as
model organisms to study the early developmental phases and chemical signaling
in embryogenesis. This amphibian development tutorial provides an excellent
study guide and resource for reviewing these early developmental changes.
Keywords: vertebrate development, amphibian development, chemical
signaling
History of Embryology
This site includes links to information on the history of several different
biological ideas, including those central to embryology and development. Follow
the "Embryology and Developmental Biology" links to sites discussing
some of the founding research and early scientists in the field.
Keywords: history, development, embryology
18.2 Does the Genetic Makeup of Cells Change as Development
Proceeds?Virtual Library of Developmental
Biology
This terrific resource site covers many aspects of developmental biology and
embryology. Follow the "Cell lineage and fate maps" link for a good
review on the progression of the genetic fate of groups of cells in the early
embryo.
Keywords: developmental biology, fate maps, cell lineage,
embryology
August Weismann
This short site describes the life and work of August Weismann through a
series of biographical quotes culled from several different biographies of
Weismann and histories of developmental biology.
Keywords: August
Weismann, history, developmental biology, germplasm theory
Virtual
Embryo
This site provides a large set of resources on studying the development of
embryology and the key concepts explored in the chapter. Follow the
"developmental biology tutorial" link for study material on
embryogenesis and developmental biology.
Keywords: embryogenesis,
developmental biology
18.3 Mapping Cell FatesLocalizing Cytoplasmic Determinants
This short study guide, at the College of Charleston in South Carolina,
reviews the concept of localized cytoplasmic determinants and includes a
description of the necessary characteristics a cytoplasmic chemical must have in
order to be considered localized (and to be used in a fate map).
Keywords: fate map, cytoplasmic determinant, embryogenesis
Society for Developmental Biology
The Society for Developmental Biology, based at Purdue University, promotes
the study, education, and dissemination of knowledge and research in
developmental biology. Follow the "What’s new and In the News"
link to learn about the most recent reports on research in the development of
many different species of life.
Keywords: developmental biology,
scientific society, embryology
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