Shilo, Benny, 1951-

Life's blueprint : the science and art of embryo creation / Benny Shilo. - xvi, 174 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : exploring the principles of embryo creation -- It's all in the genes -- How an embryonic cell decides its future destiny -- How cells talk and listen to each other -- How do simple modules lead to complex patterns? -- How can a single substance generate multiple responses? -- How do patterns evolve rapidly? -- How are cells programmed to follow predictable routes to specification? -- Ensuring that embryo development is on the right track -- Shaping the tissues -- Stem cells -- What's next?.

9780300196634

2014014622

QM601 / .S55 2014

612.6/4

QS 604