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The embryonic cell lineage of C. elegans, revisited and revisualized

Posted by , on 26 October 2012

On my desk sits a tattered photocopy of one of the pinnacles of modern developmental biology, the “embryonic lineage” paper by John Sulston, et al. (1983). In this paper, Sulston ...

In Development this week (Vol. 139, Issue 22)

Posted by , on 23 October 2012

Here are the research highlights from the current issue of Development:   Nodal regulates germ cell potency During mammalian gonadal development, somatic cues regulate the sex-specific development of foetal germ ...

Postdoctoral Researcher - Morphogenesis during animal development, Bergen Norway

Posted by , on 22 October 2012

Postdoctoral Researcher Morphogenesis during animal development The Sars International Centre for Marine Molecular Biology is now offering a two-year postdoc position in a research group working on morphogenesis using the ...

At the cutting edge of molecular biology: 25 years of Genes & Development

Posted by , on 18 October 2012

The Genetics Society’s 2012 Autumn Meeting celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Genes & Development There have been exciting advances in molecular analyses of genetic and epigenetic regulation of key cellular ...

Worms teach about germline stem cells

Posted by , on 10 October 2012

To me, the stem cells within a germline are a perfect storm of fascination.  Stem cells are, of course, intriguing in their ability to self-renew and differentiate, and a germline ...

Meeting Report: 1st Spanish Conference on the Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology of Drosophila. 25-28th September. Aiguablava, Girona.

Posted by , on 6 October 2012

In the middle of the worst political and financial turmoil Spain is experiencing since the return of its young democracy, the 1st Spanish Conference on the Molecular, Cellular and Developmental ...

In Development this week (Vol. 139, Issue 20)

Posted by , on 18 September 2012

Here are the highlights from the current issue of Development:   S1P1 halts vascular remodelling During organogenesis, vascular remodelling ensures that developing organs receive sufficient oxygen and nutrients. Factors that ...

Stem cells—not just for the young!

Posted by , on 12 September 2012

Stem cells are not just for the (super) young!  As I get older, I’ve come to grips that my body needs some help…some more yoga, some more salads, some more ...

World Cell Race

Posted by , on 12 September 2012

The Olympics and the Paralympics may be over, but there’s still time for sporting success this year, albeit on a rather smaller scale. The 2012 World Cell Race is on. ...

In Development this week (Vol. 139, Issue 19)

Posted by , on 4 September 2012

Here are the highlights from the current issue of Development: Stem cells get cut loose During tissue maintenance and regeneration, stem cells (SCs) are mobilised and migrate towards sites of ...

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