Publisher's Synopsis
Illuminated by a great assortment of original
illustrations, this remarkable book charts the step-by-step evolution of
vertebrate blood coagulation. Intended for readers with a background in
biological science, it is specifically targeted for those in the field of
molecular evolution and researchers in the area of blood clotting. The
orderly way in which gene duplications provided new genes for fine-tuning the
system serves as a model for how complex physiological systems in general have
evolved. The book includes suggestions for specific genetic engineering
experiments that can be done to illustrate how molecular evolution works.
An extensive glossary and guide to the current literature combine to make this
book ideal for course use as well as for self study.
