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Posted by the Node, 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 ...Posted by the Node, 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 ...Posted by the Node, on 24 February 2016
Last week saw ASAPbio, a meeting that discussed the role that preprints can play in the life sciences (for a an introduction to preprints check out this video or this wikipedia page). Those ...Posted by the Node, on 24 February 2016
In 2014, Development organised a very successful meeting on how the use of stem cell technologies can inform our understanding of human development (you can read about it here or watch ...Posted by the Node, on 22 February 2016
Here is some developmental biology related content from other journals published by The Company of Biologists. Using the developmental biology toolkit to study cancer Aiello ...Posted by the Node, on 5 November 2025
About the Project A fully funded PhD opportunity to participate in the world-leading research undertaken by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award at the University of Sheffield. Embryo implantation is the step in early pregnancy where the founding tissue of the placenta from the embryo, called the trophoblast, establishes a physical connection with the mother at the inner […]
Posted by the Node, on 5 November 2025
About the Project Unlocking the secrets of human embryo development demands a new, dynamic approach. This PhD project offers a unique opportunity to apply cutting-edge computational methods to a fundamental challenge in reproductive biology: understanding why human embryos fail. As delayed childbearing becomes more common, pinpointing the barriers to healthy development is critical. You’ll be […]
Posted by the Node, on 21 May 2025
The Company of Biologists currently has an opportunity for a paid three-month internship to work on our community sites – the Node, preLights and FocalPlane. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the rapidly growing online science communication environment, to develop writing skills, and to learn about academic publishing. Together, the Company’s three community sites provide platforms […]
