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The Making of a Fly: The Genetics of Animal Design 1st Edition

by Peter A. Lawrence (Author)

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Understanding how a multicellular animal develops from a single cell (the fertilized egg) poses one of the greatest challenges in biology today. Development from egg to adult involves the sequential expression of virtually the whole of an organism's genetic instructions both in the mother as she lays down developmental cues in the egg, and in the embryo itself. Most of our present information on the role of genes in development comes from the invertebrate fruit fly, Drosophila. The two authors of this text (amongst the foremost authorities in the world) follow the developmental process from fertilization through the primitive structural development of the body plan of the fly after cleavage into the differentiation of the variety of tissues, organs and body parts that together define the fly. The developmental processes are fully explained throughout the text in the modern language of molecular biology and genetics. This text represents the vital synthesis of the subject that many have been waiting for and it will enable many specific courses in developmental biology and molecular genetics to focus on it. It will appeali to 2nd and 3rd year students in these disciplines as well as in biochemistry, neurobiology and zoology. It will also have widespread appeal among researchers.

Authored by one of the foremost authorities in the world.
A unique synthesis of the developmental cycle of Drosophila - our major source of information on the role of genes in development.
Designed to provide the basis of new courses in developmental biology and molecular genetics at senior undergraduate level.
A lucid explanation in the modern language of the science.

ISBN-10

0632030488
ISBN-13

978-0632030484
Edition

1st
Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell
Publication date

April 15, 1992
Language

English
Dimensions

7.5 x 0.63 x 9.66 inches
Print length

228 pages
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Understanding how a multicelluar animal develops from a single cell (the fertilized egg) poses one of the greatest challenges in biology today. Development from egg to adult involves the sequential expression of virtually the whole of an organisms genetic instructions both in the mother as she lays down developmental cues in the egg, and in the embryo itself. Most of our present information on the role of genes in development comes from the invertebrate fruit fly, Drosophila. The two authors of this text (amongst the foremost authorities in the world) follow the developmental process from fertilization through the primitive structural development of the body plan of the fly after cleavage into the differentiation of the variety of tissues, organ and body parts that together define the fly. The developmental processes are fully explained throughout the text in the modern language of molecular biology and genetics. This text represents the vital synthesis of the subject that many have been waiting for and it will enable many specific courses in developmental biology and molecular genetics to be focussed upon it appealing to 2nd and 3rd year students in these disciplines as well as in biochemistry, neurobiology and zoology. It will also have widespread appeal amongst researchers.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley-Blackwell; 1st edition (April 15, 1992)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 228 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0632030488
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0632030484
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.56 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.63 x 9.66 inches

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yes i went there

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2017

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this book is way above my knowledge but i like it. anyway. did some stuff with this book and made a fly teleport-er. now i can't stop talking like Jeff Goldblum.

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Ryan Massie

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2015

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I love it the best book I ever bought!

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Joshua C

The Making of a Great Book

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2011

I normally have a strict policy of paying no more than $10 million for a book, but after previewing "The Making of a Fly," I decided to remove 1.3 million other books from my wish list and free up the cash. From the first chapter ("When a Mommy Fly and a Daddy Fly Love Each Other Very Much...") to coverage of a fly's development ("Buzzing Around People's Ears: Nature or Nurture?"), Peter Lawrence details the minutiae of fly life most humans would never know. The complimentary fly swatter was an unexpected treat, although I believe the publishers may have upped the price for this reason.

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Eric

AWESOME WORTH THE MONEY

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2011

A first i thought the book was a few dollars higher than what i wanted to spend.
Upon further discussion with my wife we thought ahhhh why not it has to be a good read at 26 million
With the fast shipping amazon offered it was a no brainer we bought this classic book and with all the info about flies
i decided to offer up another 20 million directly to the writer because his knowledge of flies was beyond what we expected and with our 20 million dollar donation we hope he can use this money and further due research on the development of the ant
as me and my wife read the book to completion we were able to develop a knife fly which has been able to fly and stab you in the neck at this point or cute little knife fly spunky has killed up to 32 people in a matter of minutes in closing we thank amazon for allowing such a great book to be sold on there website for the price it has truly made me and my wife so knowledgable of the fly we will be writing our own book called what we learned from spunky the fly and will be listed on amazon for a modest price of 4.5 million

26 people found this helpful

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Eileen Heath

As a DIY - this book is invaluable!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2011

This book enables you to assemble from the ground up your own fly. In the package, you get 2 flies. One is a whole and completed model so you can see the finished product. The parts to assemble your own fly are in their separate bags.
The step by step layout from the genetics up to the carapace are thorough and educational. I feel I can tackle that damned blinking VCR now!!
I thought it was a bit pricey but when I saw that it came with a DNA lab, ligase proteins and even a workbook regarding telomeres!
I am grateful the nucleotides were already assembled.

My eyes are killing me from squinting so much, though. Mounting the hairs on the legs was actually the hardest part.

29 people found this helpful

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rollerroman

Brundlely is no more!

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2011

I know what you are thinking, nearly a grand for a book, is it worth it? I'm a research scientist, employed by Bartok Sciences, and I invented "Telepods" two matter transmission pods that teleports any object through space from one "Telepod" to the other "Telepod". I decided to buy this book when I used myself as a human guinea-pig in a matter transmission experiment. I teleported myself as planned, but I was unaware my genes had been fused with a house fly that was trapped in the telepod with me! I found myself slowly transforming into a terrifying mutant creature which I penned "Brundlefly". Anyway, I found myself in a fierce battle with my mutated genes as they began to take over. I was fresh out of ideas, but then I turned to Amazon.com and found this book. I was able to understand the DNA of flies, and through reverse engineering I was able to correct my biology and revert back into "human form". I have to admit, I let me ego get me in trouble, and I thank Peter Lawrence and his great book for bringing back from the brink.

22 people found this helpful

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James Earl Carter

Good investment

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2011

I purchased this book as an investment property. I see my $1,234,349 investment has now paid off handsomely as the book value has topped $23 million. I can't decide if I should list this for sale or await further gains in value.

43 people found this helpful

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Martin S Barnes

complex book

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2013

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you need knowledge of genetics to enjoy it, tried to follow the stages of development but it is almost just a laboratory note book

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