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Big data: challenges and opportunities

Posted by , on 11 May 2016

“With great power comes great responsibility” In recent years, next-generation-sequencing approaches have churned out a huge amount of ‘big data’ – a wealth of digital information that could one day ...

Insights into the pathogenic role of UVRAG in intestinal dysplasia

Posted by , on 4 May 2016

This post highlights the approach and findings of a new research article published in Disease Models & Mechanisms: ‘Stem cell-specific endocytic degradation defects lead to intestinal dysplasia in Drosophila’. This ...

Untangling developmentally programmed obesity: role of the serotonin system

Posted by , on 27 April 2016

This post highlights the approach and findings of a new research article published in Disease Models and Mechanisms (DMM): ‘5-HT2A and 5-HT2C receptors as hypothalamic targets of developmental programming in ...

Building genetic tools in Drosophila research: an interview with Gerald Rubin

Posted by , on 18 April 2016

This interview first featured on Disease Models and Mechanisms.   Gerald (Gerry) Rubin, pioneer in Drosophila genetics, is Founding Director of the HHMI-funded Janelia Research Campus. In this interview, Gerry ...

Travelling to a conference? Apply now for a DMM travel grant!

Posted by , on 9 March 2016

Are you interested in attending a meeting or course in a DMM-relevant field? Apply for one of our travel grants of up to £600 (or currency equivalent). The first application ...