Sean B. Carroll

Jennifer K. Grenier

Scott D. Weatherbee

From DNA to Diversity represents the definitive synthesis of the new material on developmental genetics and evolutionary biology. Written by the most respected, author team, this text will be the monumental work for shaping the field. Focus on those genes, developmental processes and taxa best known and that best illustrate general principles - Keeps the book simple and useable in class. Two parts: developmental genetics and regulatory mechanisms and second, delineates possible genetic mechanisms of evol. change and examines evolution at different genetic and morphological levels - Builds understanding logically. Case study approach of best understood examples - Provides in depth focus on concepts. Four colour illustrations and photographs - Abstract theoretical becomes realistic. Chapter summaries and references - Provides textbook style help for students. Glossary - Helps both students and professionals unfamiliar with common terms in genetics, developmental biology and evolutionary biology. Premier authorship: Dr. Carroll is the pioneer in the field and the newly elected president of Society for Developmental Biology.

Molecular Genetics and the Evolution of Animal Design

From DNA to Diversity

In this landmark work, the author team led by Dr. Sean Carroll presents the general principles of the genetic basis of morphological change through a synthesis of evolutionary biology with genetics and embryology. In this extensively revised second edition, the authors delve into the latest discoveries, incorporating new coverage of comparative genomics, molecular evolution of regulatory proteins and elements, and microevolution of animal development. An accessible text, focusing on the most well-known genes, developmental processes and taxa. Builds logically from developmental genetics and regulatory mechanisms to evolution at different genetic morphological levels. Adds major insights from recent genome studies, new evo-devo biology research findings, and a new chapter on models of variation and divergence among closely related species. Provides in-depth focus on key concepts through well-developed case studies. Features clear, 4-color illustrations and photographs, chapter summaries, references and a glossary. Presents the research of Dr. Carroll, a pioneer in the field and the past president of the Society for Developmental Biology.

Jennifer K. Grenier

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