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A concise introduction exploring how fertilised eggs develop, the process of cell division, the development of patterns, and overall growth, written by the UK's most distinguished developmental biologist.
Synopsis
The development of a single fertilized egg into a fly, an elephant, or a human baby is one the most remarkable near-miracles achieved by nature. This Very Short Introduction, written by the distinguished developmental biologist Lewis Wolpert, gives a concise account of, and explores, one of the liveliest areas of scientific research.
