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AN INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
Prof. Sanjib Chattopadhyay
First Published: 2016
Reprints: 2
ISBN: 978-93-84294-83-0
Pages: 656

CONTENTS

- First law of Thermodynamics
- Foundation of Developmental Biology
- Major Molecular and Cellular Components of Development

Part I: Basic Mechanisms of Development
- Cell Division
- Morphogenetic movement
- Cell-Cell Interactions
- Growth
- Differentiation

Part II: Early Phases of Ontogenic Development
- Gametogenesis
- Fertilization
- Cleavage
- Fate Map, Gastrulation and Axis Formation

Part III: Early Ontogenic Development in Animals
- Early Development of Selected Invertebrates
- Early Development of Amphibians and Concept of Organizer
- Early Development in Fishes and Birds
- Early Development in Mammals

Part IV : Organogenesis
- Emergence of Ectodermal Organs
- Fate of Neural Crest Cells
- Emergence of Mesodermal organs
- Emergence of Endodermal Organs

Part V: Post-Embryonic Development
- Metamorphosis
- Regeneration
- Aging and Senescence

Part VI: Special Topics in Development Biology
- Genes and Development
- Sex Determination and Development of Genital System
- Development and Evolution

ABOUT THE BOOK: An Introduction to DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY is written for Undergraduate (Hons./Major) students in Life Sciences, Bio Sciences, Zoology, Botany & Geology. Also useful to Post-graduate students in Zoology, Botany, Bio Sciences, and Life Sciences. It is a comprehensive textbook written in a lucid style and pointwise manner presenting the subject matter from the basic elementary information to the most recent advances. The book has an engaging format where the theoretical discussion at each step is supplemented by lively illustrations, numerous diagrams, flowcharts, and tables, along with MCQs, glossary, references, and exercises at the end of each chapter.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Prof. Sanjib Chattopadhyay, Graduated from the University of Burdwan. Served Pravat Kumar College, Contai; Jagannath Kishore College, Purulia and Panchakot Mahavidyalaya, Purulia (as Principal). Now retired, he enjoys spending time with his granddaughter, reading, and practicing plantations in the countryside. Midnapore College (Autonomous) has honored him as a guest teacher in PG classes.