Deep Homology?: Uncanny Similarities of Humans and Flies Uncovered by Evo-Devo

by Lewis I. Held Jr.

Humans and flies look nothing alike, yet their genetic circuits are remarkably similar. Here, Lewis I. Held, Jr compares the genetics and development of the two to review the evidence for deep homology, the biggest discovery from the emerging field of evolutionary developmental biology. Remnants of the operating system of our hypothetical common ancestor 600 million years ago are compared in chapters arranged by region of the body, from the nervous system, limbs and heart, to vision, hearing and smell. Concept maps provide a clear understanding of the complex subjects addressed, while encyclopaedic tables offer comprehensive inventories of genetic information. Written in an engaging style with a reference section listing thousands of relevant publications, this is a vital resource for scientific researchers, and graduate and undergraduate students.

Genres: Biology

290 pages, Hardcover

Published April 17, 2017

Reviews

[Thomas Underhill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Held keeps at it in his writings and I am incredibly enjoyed to read his books, a more intelligent and in depth journey into EvoDevo. Would
Absolutely recommend to anyone who has read Sean cartel and been found wanting more