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Layered patterning systems in hair development

Posted by , 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 ...

“Skype a Scientist” - 30 minutes well spent

Posted by , 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’”. ...

Production of key diabetes cells can be improved

Posted by , 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 ...

A case for beer – or – what a density gradient medium can do for your microscopy.

Posted by , 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)” ...

Laboratory Research Scientist

Posted by , 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 ...

Allometry in a Simple Cell Network

Posted by , on 19 September 2017

A post by Jasmin Imran Alsous, on work done in collaboration with Paul Villoutreix and Alexander M. Berezhkovskii in the Shvartsman lab. I started working on Drosophila egg chambers from the ...

In Development this week (Vol. 144, Issue 18)

Posted by , on 19 September 2017

Here are the highlights from the current issue of Development:   Separating nematode species by spermatogenesis During spermatogenesis, unnecessary organelles and cytoplasmic components are shed from developing sperm in order ...

Mechanical control of the inner ear development

Posted by , on 14 September 2017

Prologue Molecular biological approaches to understanding the complex gene networks regulating development often resemble attempts to understand a Monet painting by looking at it up close. We find the links within ...

Postdoctoral Scientist in Quantitative Biology of Cell Fate and Tissue Dynamics

Posted by , on 8 September 2017

Grade 7: £31,604 – £38,833 p.a. Applications are invited for the new position of Postdoctoral Scientist in Quantitative Biology of Cell Fate and Tissue Dynamics. We seek a highly motivated, ...

Internal mechanism found to be responsible for the limitless growth potential of epithelial tumours

Posted by , on 8 September 2017

Researchers from the Development and Growth Control Laboratory at IRB Barcelona have identified the cell types and molecular mechanism responsible for the unlimited growth potential of epithelial tumours (carcinomas) and ...

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