Life's blueprint: the science and art of embryo creation

Introduction : exploring the principles of embryo creation

It's all in the genes

How an embryonic cell decides its future destiny

How cells talk and listen to each other

How do simple modules lead to complex patterns?

How can a single substance generate multiple responses?

How do patterns evolve rapidly?

How are cells programmed to follow predictable routes to specification?

Ensuring that embryo development is on the right track

Shaping the tissues

Stem cells

What's next?.