BIOL 643

Advanced Developmental Biology

Developmental biology is the study of how multicellular organisms process from a single cell to their adult forms. This simple statement, however, belies the incredible complexity of the process, which involves the coordinated actions and interactions of tens of thousands of genes, millions of molecular signals, and, in humans and other large mammals, tens of trillions of cells. This course highlights critical themes in animal development, including cell division; cell differentiation; and morphogenesis, and covers specific topics such as developmental anatomy; embryo development; axis formation, organ, tissue, and limb development; and cell-cell communication. The course also briefly addresses the similarities and differences in developmental strategies among animals and other multicellular organisms

Units: 4.0