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The morphogenesis of evolutionary developmental biology.

Scott F Gilbert1

  • 1Department of Biology, Martin Research Laboratories, Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania 19081, USA. sgilber1@swarthmore.edu

The International Journal of Developmental Biology
|February 6, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Evolutionary developmental biology (Evo-Devo) integrates multiple fields, including evolutionary embryology, ecological development, and medical development. This synthesis is revitalizing the study of biodiversity formation.

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Area of Science:

  • Evolutionary developmental biology (Evo-Devo)
  • Integrative biology
  • Biodiversity research

Background:

  • Evo-Devo emerged from diverse scientific disciplines, including embryology, genetics, evolutionary biology, ecology, paleontology, systematics, medical embryology, and mathematical modeling.
  • This essay focuses on the pathway from evolutionary embryology to Evo-Devo, examining its interactions with ecological and medical developmental biology.

Observation:

  • The integration of evolutionary embryology, ecological developmental biology, and medical developmental biology is creating a more comprehensive Evo-Devo field.
  • This interdisciplinary approach addresses fundamental questions about the origins of biodiversity.

Findings:

  • The historical development of Evo-Devo was influenced by both internal scientific limitations and external political factors.

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  • The convergence of these fields offers new perspectives on evolutionary processes.

    • Implications:

    • The inclusive nature of modern Evo-Devo is poised to answer long-standing questions in biology.
    • This revitalized field promises significant advancements in understanding life's diversity and development.