Research and Perspectives in Endocrine Interactions

Contributors: Carel, J.-C.; Kelly, Paul A.

Growth is a complex process that is essential to life. Not only does size play an important role in the process of cellular proliferation, but body size is also a critical factor in determining which organisms live longer. Evolution has been characterised by a dramatic increase in an organism’s body size, which is not only limited to the size of the brain.

Book Details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2014-09-25
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN-13: 9783642421297
• Pages: 155