Hox Genes and Neural Development

Hox Genes and Neural Development

This text explains the role of Hox genes in the developing embryo and how the discovery of these genes is a big deal for embryology. 

Topics

  • cell differentiation
  • mutation
  • Slit
  • Hoxa2
  • chemoattracants
  • Robo
  • homeosis
  • homeobox
  • embryology
  • “freaks” of nature
  • neurodevelopment
  • the brain