Developmental Biology

Illustration of a developing fetus surrounded by a clear fluid with a subtle yellow tinge, representing amniotic fluid.

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What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

A picture of Madhulika Rai, a postdoc at the University of Colorado-Anschutz.

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Postdoc Portrait: Madhulika Rai

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Organoid Origins and How to Grow Them

Illustration of a uterus with a near-term fetus inside of it, surrounded by the amniotic sac that will be filled with amniotic fluid. The placenta is at the top of the uterus, with red and blue veins and arteries.

Amniotic Fluid Spills Its Secrets in Fetal Development

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 3 min read

Planarian flatworms, organisms with an exceptional regenerative capacity, crawl on a blue background.

Flatworm Stem Cells Regenerate Through Contactless Communication

Andrea Lius, PhD | | 3 min read

A picture of Jessica Bradshaw, a postdoc at University of North Texas.

Postdoc Portrait: Jessica Bradshaw

The Scientist | | 2 min read

Microscopy image of a fully developed frog embryo skin tissue, which researchers recently filmed live to gain a complete picture of the developmental process. From the images they took during this process, they quantified changes in cell shape and movement as well as how these changes contribute to the cells’ final fate.

Live Cell Shape Tracking Offers a Direct View into Developmental Dynamics

Andrea Lius, PhD | | 4 min read

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An “Immortal” Jellyfish Offers Clues into Biological Aging

Sneha Khedkar | | 10 min read

A photograph of developmental biologist Lucy Shapiro, who helped establish the field of systems biology, wearing a black top and red scarf.

Lasker Award for Uncovering Spatial Organization in Bacterial Cells

Sneha Khedkar | | 6 min read

Souvik Ghosh, a postdoc at SUNY Upstate Medical University, wears a red shirt and smiles at the camera.

Postdoc Portrait: Souvik Ghosh

The Scientist | | 4 min read

A mouse kidney at birth with the filtering units (nephrons) labelled in different colors by an AI software.

Estrogen Shields Kidneys from Chronic Disease

Sahana Sitaraman, PhD | | 3 min read

A microscopy image of stem cells

The Promise of Stem Cells: From Healing Hearts to Protecting Pandas

The Scientist | | 5 min read

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Auricular vagal neuromodulation therapy is a non-invasive and non-surgical treatment that could aid cardiovascular disease management, Long COVID relief, and more.

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Universe 25 Experiment

A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and water, personal space is essential to prevent societal collapse, but Universe 25's relevance to humans remains disputed.

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The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

Congressional inaction has led to the expiration of the federal government’s SBIR/STTR program, cutting off a biotechnology lifeline.

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What Are Giant Viruses, and Are They Dangerous?

Lurking in the vast expanse of the ocean and buried deep in the Siberian permafrost, there are giants—not blue whales and mammoths, but giant viruses.

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January 2026, Issue 1

What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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