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developmental and stem cell biologists
Posted by Pedro Martinez, on 21 July 2026
One limitation of comparative genomics and transcriptomics in understanding the origin of evolutionary novelties is that these approaches typically provide long (or short) lists of genes that differ among the ...Posted by Alex Eve, on 18 June 2026
As new journal impact factors are released this week, it’s worth considering what an impact factor really is and whether the academic community should put so much emphasis on a ...Posted by David Fay, on 12 February 2026
As scientists, we are all are works in progress and continually developing in our own ways. Each of us brings unique strengths and skills along with challenges, and these can ...Posted by Arshak Alexanian, on 8 February 2026
Do cells carry memories of the whole body into the next generation? For more than two millennia, biologists and philosophers have debated whether traits acquired during life can be inherited. ...Posted by the Node, on 29 December 2025
Earlier this year, The Company of Biologists celebrated its 100-year anniversary with the Biologists @ 100 conference in Liverpool – bringing together researchers across a wide range of disciplines. To ...Posted by the Node, on 18 December 2025
Earlier this year, The Company of Biologists celebrated its 100-year anniversary with the Biologists @ 100 conference in Liverpool – bringing together researchers across a wide range of disciplines. To ...Posted by Anatolii Kozlov, on 25 November 2025
Science communication isn’t just about podcasts or fairs—it’s about making research relatable. Jargon and narrow topics can create barriers, so the challenge is to blend scientific language with everyday expression, ...Posted by Stefanie Williams, on 10 November 2025
I was so excited when I received notification that my first first-author research paper was accepted. My excitement quickly turned into sadness with the realization that my co-PI was not ...Posted by Sameer Thukral, on 26 October 2025
The Kahneman Chronicles #2: Loss Aversion and the Art of Quitting Daniel Kahneman (1934-2024) was a legendary psychologist who revolutionized our understanding of human decision-making and became known as the ...Posted by the Node, on 2 October 2025
Applications are open for 10 ECR funded places at The Company of Biologists Workshop on Novelty, Co-option and Divergence During Gene Network Evolution, organised byJames Hombría and Antónia Monteiro. The ...