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Visualizing with Vibes: Potential and Pitfalls

Posted by , on 2 June 2025

Anyone—regardless of coding skills—should be able to generate a publication-quality plot of their data in minutes. That was the main motivation to develop a series of web apps to make ...

Kumayl Alloo: A Trailblazing Neuroscientist Bridging Gaps in Parkinson's Research

Posted by , on 20 May 2025

For decades, Parkinson’s disease (PD) research has centered primarily around the disease’s hallmark motor symptoms, including tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia. However, nonmotor symptoms of the disease—such as anxiety, depression, and ...

Bioinformatics Bootcamp - Zebrafish Special Edition

Posted by , on 18 May 2025

A deep-dive into the many cool (and free) resources available to zebrafish researchers! Disclaimer: This is not a comprehensive list but a list of useful websites that are free (or ...

Painless Preprint Posting

Posted by , on 30 April 2025

One of my favourite uses of social media is sharing (and discovering) new preprints that seem relevant for my field. Rewardingly, posting preprints is usually well-received by followers. Since there ...

IMCBio Master - Integrative Biological Sciences, a new MSc opening in September 2025, is recruiting!

Posted by , on 6 March 2025

Applications to the new Master in Integrative Biological Sciences (iBioS) are opened Dear student, You are currently finishing, or already have, a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences? You are highly ...

Become a Node correspondent

Posted by , on 17 December 2024

Enthusiastic about science communication and looking for a chance to broaden your writing experience alongside your research activities? We would like to appoint three correspondents who will play a key ...

Moving Forward on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM

Posted by , on 17 October 2024

As an 8th year graduate student of a diverse background, my experience in academia has consisted of hurdles, setbacks, and emotional and mental rollercoasters. My journey to climb this career ...

Bringing Science to Life: IDRM at Oxford Open Doors

Posted by , on 26 September 2024

Oxford Open Doors is an annual event that offers the public a unique opportunity to explore the historic and modern buildings of Oxford, many of which are normally closed to ...

Developing preprints in developmental biology

Posted by , on 17 May 2024

Authors: Sandra Franco-Iborra (ASAPbio Community Lead), Pablo Ranea-Robles (Postdoctoral Fellow, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research at the University of Copenhagen), Lonni Besancon (Assistant Professor, Linköping University) & ...

Who was Rita Levi-Montalcini?

Posted by , on 22 April 2024

Rita-Levi Montalcini (1909-2012) was an Italian neurobiologist who lived an extraordinary life, and today (22nd April) would have been her 115th birthday. Click on each image to enlarge and read ...

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