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Early mouse development seen in real time

Posted by , 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 ...

Dates for your calendar

Posted by , on 11 January 2013

We haven’t posted one of these in a while, but there are quite a few things coming up. Remember to also keep an eye on the calendar, and add events ...

Epigenetics and Nuclear Signalling position at Abcam - come join us!

Posted by , on 11 January 2013

Abcam is a leading web based business supplying research tools to life scientists worldwide. Our head office is in Cambridge (UK), we also have offices in Bristol (UK), Cambridge, Eugene ...

In Development this week (Vol. 140, Issue 3)

Posted by , 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 ...

What's the future of peer review?

Posted by , on 3 January 2013

Jordan Raff’s recent Biology Open editorial on the future of publishing, posted on the Node, sparked quite a debate in the comments section. Much of that discussion focussed on perceived ...

This month on the Node - December 2012

Posted by , on 31 December 2012

And we’ve reached the end of another full calendar year on the Node. What were your favourite posts this year? As a refresher, here is a look back on some ...

From sharks to mammals

Posted by , 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 ...

Book review: Updated interpretation of the principles of neural development

Posted by , on 20 December 2012

This book review originally appeared in Development. Tatsumi Hirata reviews “Neuronal Guidance: The Biology of Brain Wiring ” (Edited by Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Alex L. Kolodkin). Book info: Neuronal Guidance: ...

In Development this week (Vol. 140, Issue 2)

Posted by , on 18 December 2012

Here are the highlights from the current issue of Development:   Against the segmentation clock A gene expression oscillator called the segmentation clock controls the periodic formation of somites in ...

Would you like to work for the Node?

Posted by , on 13 December 2012

As you may have spotted, we’ve just posted a job ad for community manager for the Node. That is currently my job, but I will be leaving at the end ...

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