Mechanisms of Morphogenesis

Mechanisms of Morphogenesis, Third Edition provides a comprehensive exploration of cell and tissue morphogenesis in various organisms, covering molecular nano-machines, cell shape, migration, and growth. It includes case studies of natural embryos and organoids and highlights the role of pathological morphogenesis in generating body form variants. The book is updated with analysis of large-scale and scale-invariant mechanisms and offers strategies for applying morphogenesis science to evolving applications.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 532 pages
Publication date: 23 June 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology

Mechanisms of Morphogenesis, Third Edition presents a comprehensive exploration of the intricate mechanisms underlying cell and tissue morphogenesis across a diverse range of organisms, encompassing prokaryotes, animals, plants, and fungi. Spanning foundational, applied, and methods-based chapters, this authoritative text delves into the cooperative functioning of molecular nano-machines, the generation of cell shapes, the guidance of cell migration, and the formation, structure, and growth of various tissues within the body. Through illustrative examples accompanied by experimental data from real systems, particularly highlighting areas of current knowledge gaps and potential future developments, the book offers valuable insights into the principles of morphogenesis. Additionally, newly introduced chapters delve into case-study-driven discussions of morphogenesis in natural embryos and organoids, showcasing how pathological morphogenesis can give rise to diverse body form variants. Furthermore, this edition has been extensively revised to incorporate an analysis of large-scale and scale-invariant mechanisms, such as morphogenesis driven by differential growth in mechanically connected tissues. By presenting a comprehensive and up-to-date account of morphogenesis mechanisms, this Third Edition serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and practitioners in the fields of biology, developmental biology, and medicine.

Weight: 1088g
Dimension: 191 x 236 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323999656
Edition number: 3 ed