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Posted by mgv, on 9 October 2017
CTCF binds to chromatin and is thought of as an architectural protein in the genome. If the genome were a text, CTCF would act like the punctuation marks, so that ...Posted by Joachim Goedhart, on 6 October 2017
Structuring data according to the ‘tidy data‘ standard simplifies data analysis and data visualisation. But understanding the structure of tidy data does not come naturally (in my experience), since it ...Posted by BenchSci, on 5 October 2017
In the internet age, what’s the first thing you do before spending money on anything? Right: Go online and read reviews. Well, the same behavior applies with buying antibodies. We ...Posted by ZoologyOxford, on 3 October 2017
A new study carried out by the University of Oxford has used flat worms to look at the role of migrating stem cells in cancer Researchers from the Aboobaker lab ...Posted by Seema Grewal, on 3 October 2017
Here are the highlights from the current issue of Development: Making a move: EMT holds the key to planarian regeneration During development and wound healing, progenitor cells are required ...Posted by jamesglover1, on 28 September 2017
The story behind our recent paper ‘Hierarchical patterning modes orchestrate hair follicle morphogenesis‘ , finding that distinct patterning mechanisms can co-exist during embryonic organ formation. From the spots of ...Posted by jasminalsous, on 26 September 2017
I recently participated in “Skype a Scientist” – a program self-described as one that “matches scientists with classrooms” and “give(s) students the opportunity to get to know a ‘real scientist’”. ...Posted by Noami Dayan, on 22 September 2017
In the future diabetics might benefit from getting insulin-regulating beta cells transplanted into their body because their own beta cells are destroyed or less functional. However, according to new stem ...Posted by t_boothe, on 21 September 2017
Our paper, like so many scientific findings, was brought about by a beer – or more specifically a discussion over a beer. “I had a beer with David (Drechsel)” ...Posted by The Francis Crick Institute, on 20 September 2017
OVERVIEW We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Laboratory Research Scientist in the area of human embryology and stem cell biology to join Dr. Kathy Niakan’s laboratory. The ...