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Embryonic development involves the precise regulation of cellular behaviors such as proliferation, migration, and differentiation.
Embryonic development involves the precise regulation of cellular behaviors such as proliferation, migration, and differentiation.
True
The processes involved in embryonic development are entirely random and uncontrolled.
The processes involved in embryonic development are entirely random and uncontrolled.
False
All cells respond identically to the same signaling pathways during embryonic development.
All cells respond identically to the same signaling pathways during embryonic development.
False
The Fgf, Hedgehog, Wnt, TGFß, and Notch signaling pathways are among the most important pathways involved in embryonic development.
The Fgf, Hedgehog, Wnt, TGFß, and Notch signaling pathways are among the most important pathways involved in embryonic development.
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The concept of organizers, which are groups of cells producing instructive signals, can now be analyzed at the molecular level.
The concept of organizers, which are groups of cells producing instructive signals, can now be analyzed at the molecular level.
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Advances in understanding embryonic development are only relevant for human pathology and not for understanding evolution.
Advances in understanding embryonic development are only relevant for human pathology and not for understanding evolution.
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Signaling pathways involved in embryonic development also play a role in adult tissue homeostasis and regeneration.
Signaling pathways involved in embryonic development also play a role in adult tissue homeostasis and regeneration.
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Understanding developmental signaling pathways provides insights into congenital malformations and cancer.
Understanding developmental signaling pathways provides insights into congenital malformations and cancer.
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The conservation of signals and mechanisms during evolution is limited to closely related organisms.
The conservation of signals and mechanisms during evolution is limited to closely related organisms.
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The aim of the Frontiers research topic was to provide a platform for experts to share recent advances in signaling pathways during embryonic development.
The aim of the Frontiers research topic was to provide a platform for experts to share recent advances in signaling pathways during embryonic development.
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The research articles in the Frontiers topic cover a diverse range of topics, including evolution and pathology.
The research articles in the Frontiers topic cover a diverse range of topics, including evolution and pathology.
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The research articles in the Frontiers topic exclusively focus on invertebrate model organisms.
The research articles in the Frontiers topic exclusively focus on invertebrate model organisms.
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