Cellular and Molecular Procedures in Developmental Biology

This volume incorporates practical methods at the level of molecular, cellular, and whole organism biology in vertebrate and invertebrate models. It presents straightforward protocols written step-by-step for state-of-the-art techniques with the emphasis on single-cell resolution procedures. - Provides straightforward, current protocols and critical appraisals- Includes diverse analysis of cellular and molecular techniques- Presents everything from whole-organ cultures to electrophysiological approaches- Details a variety of methods for interfering with gene function in various species- Offers multiple illusions of in situ hybridization, immunostaining, and apoptosis