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Posted by the Node, on 7 October 2021
Welcome to our monthly saunter through preprints on developmental and stem cell biology (and related fields).Posted by the Node, on 6 October 2021
A chemical found in cannabis, a common recreational drug, has now been shown to cause birth defects in mice. Scientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA, ...Posted by the Node, on 30 September 2021
Join us on Wed 13 Oct – 15:00 BST. Chaired by James Briscoe with talks from Daisy Vinter, Ping Wu and Yan Gong & Dominique BergmannPosted by the Node, on 30 September 2021
In our 11th SciArt profile we meet Ayelén Valko, who tells us about her motivation to use her artwork to popularise sciencePosted by the Node, on 28 September 2021
Welcome to our light-hearted look at the goings on in the world of developmental biology in the last two weeks (or so)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 […]
