Main description:

This new volume in the Current topics in Developmental Biology series concentrates on MicroRNAs in Development. It includes chapters on such topics as miRNA networks in neuronal development, let-7 in development, and Hox networks and miRNA. With an international team of authors, this volume is a must-have addition for researchers and students alike.

Contents:

Let's Make It Happen: The Role of let-7 MicroRNA in Development
Evolution, expression and developmental function of Hox-embedded miRNAs
The role of microRNAs in muscle development
Small RNAs in germ cell development
Diverse functions of microRNAs in nervous system development
MicroRNAs and Hematopoietic Cell Development
A miR image of stem cells and their lineages
Exploiting Drosophila genetics to understand microRNA function and regulation
Biological Robustness and the Role of MicroRNAs: A Network Perspective