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Raw Data: a cautionary tale

Posted by , on 4 March 2016

I’ve just finished reading ‘Raw Data’ by Pernille Rørth. As a disclaimer, Pernille ran the lab next door to me when I was a postdoc, and as Editor in Chief ...

Introducing a new Special Collection, Spotlight on Drosophila: Translational Impact

Posted by , on 3 March 2016

In the latest issue, Disease Models & Mechanisms (DMM) launches a Special Collection that focuses on translational advances made using the Drosophila model, including insights into disease mechanisms, emerging technologies and ...

Features & Reviews Editor position, Journal of Cell Science

Posted by , on 3 March 2016

Features and Reviews Editor, Journal of Cell Science Based in Cambridge, UK Applications are sought for the role of Features and Reviews Editor for Journal of Cell Science, our flagship ...

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

Posted by , on 2 March 2016

Earlier this year we asked you to vote for your favourite image from a selection of 4 beautiful pictures taken by the students of the 2014 Woods Hole Embryology course. ...

In Development this week (Vol. 143, Issue 5)

Posted by , on 1 March 2016

Here are the highlights from the current issue of Development:   Mak(or)in’ the switch to adulthood The juvenile-to-adult (J/A) transition of many animals, from worms to humans, is regulated by ...

Intern, for the journal Disease Models & Mechanisms

Posted by , on 1 March 2016

DMM is looking for an enthusiastic intern who wishes to gain experience in science publishing. Joining an experienced and successful team, including Academic Editor-in-Chief Monica Justice, the internship offers an ...

This month on the Node- February 2016

Posted by , on 1 March 2016

Research – Two different applications of optogenetics were highlighted on the Node this month. Giorgia wrote about how optogenetics can be used to control morphogenesis in Drosophila. Meanwhile, Clare and Rachel described ...

drosophila.me - manage your fly stocks and crosses

Posted by , on 26 February 2016

Some time ago I wrote about a webpage I’ve created to manage genetic fly crosses. In that past post, I’ve promised a new version of the software, and I’m happy ...

Funded places available for the workshop 'Metabolism in Development and Disease'

Posted by , on 26 February 2016

  Places are still available for early career scientists interested in attending The Company of Biologists workshop ‘Metabolism in Development and Disease’. This is a unique opportunity to interact with ...

Eight post-doctoral and technical posts in the molecular endocrinology of bone and joint disease, Imperial College London

Posted by , on 25 February 2016

Professors Graham Williams and Duncan Bassett have 6 full-time posts (5 years each) and 2 shared appointments (with Dr Jacques Behmoaras, Medical Research Council, 4 years each) to fill. You ...

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