Developmental Biology

 

Developmental Biology is a discipline that studies the relationship between environmental and genetic factors that influence the growth and development of organisms. This specialty includes the study of the biological processes that occur during growth and development, and how environmental conditions such as nutrition, chemicals, radiation, and stresses affect these processes.

Among the main topics covered in developmental biology are:

  • Cellular and Molecular Regulation of Growth: The study of the biological and molecular mechanisms that govern cellular and tissue growth and development.
  • Genetic and environmental interactions: Understanding how genetics interacts with environmental factors in determining the traits and development of organisms.
  • Evolution and Adaptation: The study of how organisms evolve to adapt to changes in the environment and biological and genetic conditions.
  • Practical applications: Applications of developmental biology in medical fields such as understanding genetic diseases, and in agricultural fields to improve crops and their resistance to harsh environmental conditions.

The Developmental Biology major requires a deep understanding of cellular and molecular biology and genetics, in addition to the use of modern genomic and proteomic techniques to understand the precise mechanisms of biological growth and development.