Interpreting the homeobox: Metaphors of gene action and activation in development and evolution

J. S. Robert

doi:10.1046/j.1525-142x.2001.003004287.x

Interpreting the homeobox: Metaphors of gene action and activation in development and evolution

J. S. Robert

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Abstract

Despite countless research efforts to demonstrate the precise developmental and evolutionary nature of homeobox genes, we are far from consensus on the role of this class of genes in development and evolution. This essay attempts to clarify the debate and to nip some problematic interpretations in the bud, by exploring metaphors of homeobox gene function in development and evolution.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	287-295
Number of pages	9
Journal	Evolution and Development
Volume	3
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1525-142x.2001.003004287.x
State	Published - 2001
Externally published	Yes

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Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Developmental Biology

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