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developmental and stem cell biologists
Posted by Kat Arney, on 27 February 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 ...Posted by Kat Arney, on 13 February 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 Kat Arney, on 30 January 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 ...Posted by the Node, on 23 January 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 ...Posted by Kat Arney, on 16 January 2020
What happens when an innocent genetic test reveals hidden family secrets?Posted by Kat Arney, on 2 January 2020
Kat Arney explores the myths and misconceptions behind two of the most iconic images in evolutionary biology.Posted by Kat Arney, on 19 December 2019
Who were the ancient Britons? And what can modern genetic and archaeological techniques tell us about their lives and loves?Posted by Kat Arney, on 5 December 2019
Stories of sneaky sheep, substandard racing stallions, the Vikings of the Scottish Isles and news from the front lines of the sperm wars.Posted by Kat Arney, on 5 December 2019
Should we believe our eyes or our sequencing machines when it comes to deciding what makes a species, and could Jurassic Park ever become a reality?Posted by Kat Arney, on 7 November 2019
Exploring the latest advances in health technology such as CRISPR-based gene therapies, infection-fighting bacteriophage and a cure for HIV.