the community site for and by developmental biologists
the community site for and by developmental biologists
Posted by katarney on July 2nd, 2020
We discover how researchers are bringing discoveries about the underlying genetic faults that cause eye diseases all the way through to game-changing gene therapies designed to save sight.
Posted by katarney on June 18th, 2020
How two women – a scientist fascinated by dancing mice and a seamstress with a deadly legacy – who made significant contributions to cancer research.
Posted by katarney on June 4th, 2020
From chasing butterflies up mountains to artificially inseminating kakapos, we talk to the researchers studying genetics in action through fieldwork.
Posted by katarney on May 21st, 2020
Kat Arney reflects on the life and work of Dame Anne McLaren, one of the leading embryologists of the 20th century.
Posted by katarney on May 7th, 2020
We explore the genetic diversity in Africa and discover how researchers can read the cultural and historical stories written in DNA.
Posted by katarney on April 23rd, 2020
There’s more to the story of the double helix than Watson and Crick. We unwind history to uncover some of the less well-known figures behind the discovery of the structure and function of DNA.
Posted by amyldickson on April 21st, 2020
The Southeast Regional Society for Developmental Biology Conference will be held virtually in a Zoom Webinar on May 20-21. Registration is required for all attendees by May 6, 2020 (limited space). Registration is Free, please use Fee Waiver Code: FREE when completing your registration. Abstract submission for short talks will be through April 30, with notification[…]
Posted by katarney on April 9th, 2020
We find out why it’s so important to make sure that both academic and commercial genomic research studies are done with rather than on participants.
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 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.
