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developmental and stem cell biologists
Posted by Seema Grewal, on 12 February 2013
Here are the research highlights from the current issue of Development: Evolution of mesoderm induction Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) are essential for mesoderm induction in vertebrates and for early ...Posted by Eva Amsen, on 7 February 2013
Last year, Matter launched, after a successful Kickstarter campaign, as a magazine that publishes only long, well-written articles related to “science, technology and the ideas shaping our future”. Each issue ...Posted by Jessica Whited, on 1 February 2013
Many salamanders can regenerate limbs, and even a seven-year-old child appreciates exactly the reasons why this feat is so remarkable. How can an animal that has been living its life, ...Posted by Seema Grewal, on 29 January 2013
Here are the highlights from the current issue of Development: Pancreatic injury unlocks cell potential Identifying methods by which pancreatic β-cells can be produced is of major therapeutic importance. ...Posted by svanderweide, on 28 January 2013
Hello, my name is Stephanie and I’m a graduate student in Dr. Amy Ralston’s lab at the University of California Santa Cruz. I just returned from a trip to Dr. ...Posted by Heather Ray, on 15 January 2013
Developmental biologists have long relied on the power of observation to understand how embryos develop. In addition, pharmacologic and genetic manipulation of embryos gives us clues as to the mechanisms ...Posted by Erin M Campbell, on 14 January 2013
Every time a biologist drives pluripotent cells to differentiate into a specialized cell type, patients of all sorts of diseases, disorders, and injuries allow their hope to grow. A research ...Posted by Seema Grewal, on 8 January 2013
Here are the research highlights from the current issue of Development: Directed differentiation: Nodal steps forward The directed differentiation of pluripotent stem cells into endodermal derivatives, including insulin-producing pancreatic ...Posted by Idoia Quintana-Urzainqui, on 26 December 2012
My name is Idoia, I am a PhD student within the Brainshark group at the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain). I am currently finishing a research stay at the ...Posted by the Node, on 25 December 2012
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