Meiosis and Gametogenesis (Volume 37) (Current Topics in Developmental Biology, Volume 37) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0121531376 ISBN 13: 9780121531379

Publisher: Academic Press, 1997

Synopsis

In spite of the fact that the process of meiosis is fundamental to inheritance, surprisingly little is understood about how it actually occurs. There has recently been a flurry of research activity in this area and this volume summarizes the advances coming from this work. All authors are recognized and respected research scientists at the forefront of research in meiosis. Of particular interest is the emphasis in this volume on meiosis in the context of gametogenesis in higher eukaryotic organisms, backed up by chapters on meiotic mechanisms in other model organisms. The focus is on modern molecular and cytological techniques and how these have elucidated fundamental mechanisms of meiosis. Authors provide easy access to the literature for those who want to pursue topics in greater depth, but reviews are comprehensive so that this book may become a standard reference.

Key Features
* Comprehensive reviews that, taken together, provide up-to-date coverage of a rapidly moving field
* Features new and unpublished information
* Integrates research in diverse organisms to present an overview of common threads in mechanisms of meiosis
* Includes thoughtful consideration of areas for future investigation

About this title

Book Description:

The Longest-Running Public Forum for Contemporary Issues in Developmental Biology

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0121531376
• ISBN 13: 9780121531379
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 422
• Editor: Handel Mary Ann