developmental and stem cell biologists
Posted by the Node Interviews, on 29 November 2017
Pavement cells in plant leaves were identified as a puzzle which deviated from normal cell shape rules by D’Arcy Thompson in his classic text On Growth and Form. Now modern approaches ...Posted by the Node Interviews, on 28 November 2017
Today marks the publication of Development’s special issue celebrating the centenary of D’Arcy Thompson’s ‘On Growth and Form’. Given the continuing influence of the book’s graphical elements – from its captivating ...Posted by the Node Interviews, on 16 November 2017
Zika infection in humans is associated with birth defects including microcephaly. Zika has two major lineages – the Asian lineage, which has been associated with birth defects, and the African lineage, ...Posted by the Node Interviews, on 6 November 2017
Embryonic patterning is dependent on the establishment of the anteroposterior (AP) and dorsoventral axes early in development. In mammals this occurs by a breaking of symmetry in the epiblast, however ...Posted by the Node Interviews, on 18 October 2017
During spermatogenesis, progenitor cells must undergo tightly regulated changes to produce functional gametes. However, the genetic control of this process in humans has eluded researchers. This week we feature a ...