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YEN 2026 Conference and Image Competition

Posted by , on 1 June 2026

We hope you are looking forward to the Young Embryologist Network Conference 2026! The meeting will be held at the Francis Crick Insitute on the 15th June 2026. There is still ...

From comparison to mechanism: decoding heart regeneration

Posted by , on 26 May 2026

In this Behind the paper story, Ben Lai tells us about a question that followed him for more than a decade.

Molecular control of cardiac regeneration and repair

Posted by , on 20 May 2026

Position Overview: Research laboratory presentation The Marín-Juez laboratory, at the CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center, is recruiting PhD students and postdoctoral fellows (up to 5 years fully funded position).  Our laboratory is interested ...

Early mouse embryo manipulation research specialist - Stanford University

Posted by , on 18 May 2026

The Bowling Lab in the Stanford University Department of Developmental Biology is seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist to support research into mechanisms governing mammalian developmental resilience and plasticity. The ...

Research Assistant in Developmental timing group at the Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge

Posted by , on 14 May 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic and technically skilled full-time Research Assistant to join Dr. Meng Zhu’s lab located at the Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge. The lab is interested ...

What does a Reviews Editor do?

Posted by , on 14 May 2026

Saanjbati Adhikari answers a frequently asked question: “What exactly does a Reviews Editor do?”

A day in the life of a Reviews Editor (at Development)

Posted by , on 14 May 2026

Ingrid Tsang gives us a glimpse of what a day in the life of a Reviews Editor is like.

A Business Engagement Fund project to test Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP)-mediated mRNA delivery and efficacy

Posted by , on 12 May 2026

The Medical Research Council provided £750K in funding for the National Mouse Genetics Network’s Business Engagement Fund with a call for applications in early 2023. The Business Engagement Fund supported ...

An extraordinary guest to celebrate Sir David Attenborough

Posted by , on 9 May 2026

Sir David Attenborough turned 100 yesterday! Sure, we do what we do for the maths, physics and molecular biology underlying development and evolution … but also out of fascination for ...

Rethinking Cell Differentiation and Development: A Unicellular Perspective Workshop

Posted by , on 4 May 2026

We are delighted to announce the Workshop 'Rethinking Cell Differentiation and Development: A Unicellular Perspective'. Early-career researchers apply for funded places by 12 June 2026.

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