John B. Armstrong and George M. Malacinski
The axolotl, or Mexican salamander, is used in a wide range of biological research, from the study of the regulation of gene expression to pattern formation, neurobiology, and regeneration. This volume offers a short yet comprehensive survey of basic developmental research utilizing the animal,
along with practical information for rearing and maintaining the axolotl in a laboratory environment. The book will serve as a useful reference for developmental biologists.
PART I: Scientific and Natural History
1. H. Smith: Discovery of the Axolotl and its Early History in Biological Research
2. R. Brandon: Natural History of the Axolotl and its Relationship to Other Ambystomatid Salamanders
PART II: Developmental Biology
3. J.-C.
Beetschen: Oogenesis
4. J. Armstrong: Spermatogenesis
5. J. Signoret: Regulation of Gene Expression During Early Development
6. J. Slack: Regional Specification in Early Development
7. R. Gordon and W. Brodland: Neurulation
8. J. Armstrong: Morphogenetic Waves During
Elongation
9. J. Lofberg et al: Neural Crest Cell Migration
10. G. Malacinski: Developmental Genetics
11. A. Neff: Cell Lethal Genes
12. S. Frost: Pigmentation and Color Variants
13. R. Cuny and G. Malacinski: The Gene E (Eyeless)
14. K. Muneoka et al: Growth Control in Limb
Regeneration
15. W. Harris: Neurobiology
16. P. Model: The Amazing Mauthner Cell
17. M. Lannoo and S. Smith: The Lateral Line System
18. E.R. Kuhn and G.F.M.Jacobs: Metamorphosis
PART III: Practical Information on Working with Axolotls
19. N.P. Borkzilovskaya et al:
Developmental Stage Series of Axolotl Embryos
20. J. Armstrong et al: Raising the Axolotl in Captivity
21. J. Armstrong and S. Duhon: Induced Spawnings, Artificial Insemination and Other Genetic Manipulations
22. J. Armstrong and K. Muneoka: Genetic Markers and Their Use with
Chimeras
23. S. Frost et al: Primary and Long-Term Culture of Axolotl Cells
24. G. Malacinski et al: Surgical Manipulation of Embryos
25. S. Duhon: Diseases
PART IV: Appendix. Directory of Axolotl ColoniesG. Malacinski and D. Able:
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John B. Armstrong is at University of Ottawa. George M. Malacinski is at University of Indiana, Bloomington.
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