Developing disease

    Nature Cell Biology
    |September 1, 2007
    PubMed

    Insights

    Developmental biology pathways are crucial for healthy development. When these pathways malfunction, it can lead to severe consequences, prompting new clinical applications.

    Area of Science:

    • Developmental biology
    • Translational science

    Background:

    • Developmental pathways are essential for organism formation.
    • Aberrations in these pathways can result in congenital disorders.

    Discussion:

    • Translational research bridges basic developmental biology with clinical practice.
    • Understanding developmental mechanisms informs disease pathology.

    Key Insights:

    • Emerging translational aspects of developmental biology are highlighted.
    • The review focuses on the clinical relevance of developmental processes.

    Outlook:

    • First clinical applications are beginning to emerge.
    • Future research will likely focus on therapeutic strategies targeting developmental pathways.

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