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Embryos on the front, embryologists on the back

Posted by , on 23 January 2019

Applications for Embryology 2019 are due on February 1. Apply here! In this post, I share how I learned about the Embryology course, what made me apply and what I ...

Genetics Unzipped - a new podcast exploring the world of genes, genomes and DNA

Posted by , on 10 January 2019

  Genetics Unzipped – a new fortnightly podcast from the UK Genetics Society – has launched ahead of the society’s centenary celebrations throughout 2019. Presented by award-winning science writer and ...

Embryology 2018: A good experience and a good story

Posted by , on 7 January 2019

Embryology 2019 application is due February 1, 2019. Go apply!! (http://www.mbl.edu/education/courses/embryology/). If that is not enough, check out my evaluation of my course experience. Embryology 2018: I evaluate experiences by this basic ...

Visualizing the heterogeneity of single cell data from time-lapse imaging

Posted by , on 12 December 2018

When we examined the kinetics of Rho GTPase activity in endothelial cells in response to receptor stimulation (Reinhard, 2017), we noticed considerable cell-to-cell heterogeneity. In the original work we published ...

PhD Position / Cell Biology of Organ Regeneration

Posted by , on 10 December 2018

We are seeking independent, passionate and creative students to join the López-Schier group at the Helmholtz Zentrum in Neuherberg/Munich, Germany. The position is to work, at either experimental or theoretical level, ...

Opening the doors of scientific conferences to local citizens

Posted by , on 28 November 2018

Regular meetings of scientists such as annual society conferences can create opportunities for scientists to engage the public without extensive effort, making connections between scientists and public audiences. Under the ...

Mouse embryology

Posted by , on 30 October 2018

Practical training course March13-15, 2019 Strasbourg, France Program and registration

Keystone Conference on Cell Competition in Development and Disease

Posted by , on 25 October 2018

Join us for the Conference on Cell Competition in Development & Disease, in Tahoe, California! February 24–28, 2019 Granlibakken Tahoe – Lake Tahoe, California, USA Cell competition is a highly ...

Four Year (1+3) PhD Programme in Stem Cell Biology & Medicine

Posted by , on 16 October 2018

Department/Location: Wellcome – MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute Closing date: 4 January 2019 Interviews will be held: 30 January – 1 February 2019 Studentships starting October 2019 https://www.stemcells.cam.ac.uk/join-us/study Stem Cell ...

Make a difference: the alternative for p-values

Posted by , on 8 October 2018

Calculation and reporting of p-values is common in scientific publications and presentations (Cristea and Ioannidis, 2018). Usually, the p-value is calculated to decide whether two conditions, e.g. control and treatment, ...

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