Centrosomes play an integral role in the growth of cells and the ultimate development of many animals, and sometimes
plants. In addition to the normal growth of cells, centrosomes can also play a key role in the spread of cancer
and are of increased interest to both the genetics and oncology communities. Volume 49 of Current Topics in Developmental
Biology will present all known research surrounding the centrosome, across a variety of systems, will be well referenced,
and speculate where the research is headed.
Key Features
Discusses centrosomes and cancer, centrosomes and early development, and molecular biology of the centrosome
Heavily illustrated, with many color figures
Chapters written by international leaders in the field