Homeobox genes and the vertebrate body plan

E. M. De Robertis; G. Oliver; C. V E Wright

doi:10.1038/scientificamerican0790-46

Homeobox genes and the vertebrate body plan

E. M. De Robertis, G. Oliver, C. V E Wright

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What tells some embryonic cells to become limbs and other seemingly identical cells to form complex organs? It is a fascinating group of genes with a common feature called the homeobox. Key to development in many animals, these genes are remarkably similar in fruit flies, frogs - and humans.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	46-52
Number of pages	7
Journal	Scientific American
Volume	263
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0790-46
State	Published - Jan 1 1990

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