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Researchers identify a new suppressor of breast metastasis to the lung

Posted by , on 27 May 2014

The research headed by Roger Gomis at IRB Barcelona, with the collaboration of Joan Massagué, describes that the loss of the suppressor RARRES3 promotes the colonization of breast cancer cells ...

In Development this week (Vol. 141, Issue 11)

Posted by , on 27 May 2014

Here are the highlights from the current issue of Development:   Enhanced maturation of induced neurons The ability to reprogram human fibroblasts to neurons in vitro has opened up unprecedented ...

Reviews editor at Development - maternity cover position

Posted by , on 22 May 2014

Development: Associate Reviews Editor (Stem Cells) (Maternity Cover) Based in Cambridge, UK We are currently seeking applications for the role of Associate Reviews Editor for the stem cell field at ...

Giving scientific ideas a voice (and a video)

Posted by , on 20 May 2014

Explaining new scientific concepts can be a daunting task for anyone involved in outreach. We are constantly trying to come up with ways to explain, show and describe theories and ...

Funded PhD position studying developmental migration of Drosophila immune cells

Posted by , on 20 May 2014

FULLY FUNDED PhD POSITION Regulation of immune cell migration during development in Drosophila Seeking highly motivated, intelligent and creative student with lab experience and either a bachelor’s or a master’s ...

Woods Hole images 2014 round 1- vote for a Development cover

Posted by , on 19 May 2014

Every year we give the Node readers the chance to choose their favourite images from a selection of great pictures taken by the students of the Woods Hole Embryology course. Last ...

(Developmental) Biology around the internet- May 2014

Posted by , on 19 May 2014

Here is May’s round-up of some of the interesting content that we spotted around the internet:   News & Research: – This month was a sad one for science, as ...

Use it or Lose it: Insights on neuronal connections in the vertebrate retina

Posted by , on 18 May 2014

This is the final post from our developmental neurobiology seminar this semester. Two students wrote about our discussion of the importance of neuronal activity during synaptogenesis and their professor combined ...

Cosy Science talk- How do cells communicate to build tissues?

Posted by , on 16 May 2014

Cosy Science is an informal pub gathering where scientists talk about their research over a pint of beer (or glass of wine!) with anyone who is interested in listening. It is mostly ...

Postdoctoral Associate in epithelial growth and morphogenesis

Posted by , on 16 May 2014

Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute Stockholm University is a leading European university offering a multicultural environment in one of the world’s most dynamic capital cities. With more than ...

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