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Vertebrate Embryonic Cleavage Pattern Determination
The pattern of the earliest cell divisions in a vertebrate embryo lays the groundwork for later developmental events such as gastrulation, organogenesis, and overall body plan establishment. Understanding thes...
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Asymmetries in Cell Division, Cell Size, and Furrowing in the Xenopus laevis Embryo
Asymmetric cell divisions produce two daughter cells with distinct fate. During embryogenesis, this mechanism is fundamental to build tissues and organs because it generates cell diversity. In adults, it rema...