From DNA to Diversity

In this landmark work, the author team led by Dr. Sean Carrollpresents the general principles of the genetic basis ofmorphological change through a synthesis of evolutionary biologywith genetics and embryology. In this extensively revised secondedition, the authors delve into the latest discoveries,incorporating new coverage of comparative genomics, molecularevolution of regulatory proteins and elements, and microevolutionof animal development. * An accessible text, focusing on the most well-known genes,developmental processes and taxa. * Builds logically from developmental genetics and regulatorymechanisms to evolution at different genetic morphologicallevels. * Adds major insights from recent genome studies, new evo-devobiology research findings, and a new chapter on models of variationand divergence among closely related species. * Provides in-depth focus on key concepts through well-developedcase studies. * Features clear, 4-color illustrations and photographs, chaptersummaries, references and a glossary. * Presents the research of Dr. Carroll, a pioneer in the fieldand the past president of the Society for DevelopmentalBiology. An Instructor manual CD-ROM for this title is available. Pleasecontact our Higher Education team at [email protected] more information.