the community site for and by developmental biologists
the community site for and by developmental biologists
Posted by katarney on March 26th, 2020
We take a look at the story of genetic fingerprinting, and some of the earliest cases solved by this game-changing technique.
Posted by Alex Eve on March 24th, 2020
As labs shut down in response to the coronavirus pandemic, some might be unsure of what to do next. Even if your project doesn’t have a computational (i.e. bioinformatic) aspect, knowing some code can still be useful to present your research. Importantly, learning to code is particularly well-suited for the current situation, because there are[…]
Posted by katarney on March 13th, 2020
In this episode, we’re taking a look at some of the common myths and misconceptions surrounding genomics and genetic tests.
Posted by katarney on February 27th, 2020
The genetic code is written in just four ‘letters – A, C, T and G, short for adenine, cytosine, thymine and guanine. But where did they come from? To find out, we need to go back to the Bird Poop Boom of the 1840s.
Posted by katarney on February 13th, 2020
Adam Rutherford tells us how to argue with a racist, hunting for ghosts in the genome, and recreating the discovery of the double helix in Lego.
Posted by katarney on January 30th, 2020
We’re discovering our inner fish: finding out whether we really do go through a fishy phase in the womb, and looking at the legacy of Tiktaalik, the first fish to walk on land.
Posted by the Node on January 23rd, 2020
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Node Network, a global directory of developmental and stem cell biologists. The Node Network is designed to help those organising conferences, assembling committees, seeking speakers for seminar series, looking for referees and so on to identify individuals who might not otherwise come to mind. The Network is[…]
Posted by katarney on January 16th, 2020
What happens when an innocent genetic test reveals hidden family secrets?
Posted by katarney on January 2nd, 2020
Kat Arney explores the myths and misconceptions behind two of the most iconic images in evolutionary biology.
Posted by katarney on December 19th, 2019
Who were the ancient Britons? And what can modern genetic and archaeological techniques tell us about their lives and loves?
