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The eye has fascinated scientists from the earliest days of biological investigation. The diversity of its parts and the precision of their interac­ tion make it a favorite model system for a variety of developmental studies. The eye is a particularly valuable experimental system not only because its tissues provide examples of fundamental processes. but also because it is a prominent and easily accessible structure at very early embryonic ages. In order to provide an open forum for investigators working on all aspects of ocular development. a series of symposia on ocular and visual development was initiated in 1973. A major objective of the symposia has been to foster communication between the basic research worker and the clinical community. It is our feeling that much can be learned on both sides from this interaction. The idea for an informal meeting allowing maximum exchange of ideas originated with Dr. Leon Canbeub. who supplied the necessary driving force that made the series a reality. Each symposium has concentrated on a different aspect of ocular development. Speakers have been selected to approach related topics from different perspec­ tives.

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Author:   J. B. Sheffield ,  S. R. Hilfer ,  J B Sheffield ,  S R Hilfer
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1982
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.332kg
ISBN:  

9781461257660

ISBN 10:   1461257662
Pages:   196
Publication Date:   15 November 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

The Development of Specificity of Retinal Central Connections: Changing Concepts.- Development of Retinal Synaptic Arrays in Mouse, Chicken, and Xenopus: A Comparative Study.- Physiological Development of Retinal Synapses.- Development of Cholinergic and Amino Acid Neurotransmitter Systems in the Chick Retina.- Control of Intercellular Communication via Gap Junctions.- Transient Dye Coupling Between Developing Neurons Reveals Patterns of Intercellular Communication During Embryogenesis.- Molecular Biology of Lens Induction.- Regulation of Lens Morphogenesis and Cataract Pathogenesis by Pituitary-dependent, Insulin-like Mitogens.- Coordinate Control of Retinal Neovascularization.- Theories of Magnification Relative to the Visually Impaired.

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