Developmental Biology

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How Do Embryos Know How Fast to Develop?

Hannah Thomasy, PhD | | 2 min read

A white laboratory mouse with its pups.

In a First, Mouse Pups with Two Dads Live to Adulthood

Sneha Khedkar | | 3 min read

A side view of the head of a juvenile Nile crocodile.

Mechanics, Not Genetics, Determine Crocodile Head Scale Patterns

Sahana Sitaraman, PhD | | 4 min read

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A Matter of Molecular Attraction

Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD | | 2 min read

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Stem Cell-Based Embryo Models Add a Dimension to Developmental Biology

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 10+ min read

Embryoid bodies, at the top of the page, are a cluster of embryonic stem cells (ESCs) that differentiate portions into ectoderm (orange), mesoderm (dark blue), and endoderm (pink).

Infographic: The Many Paths to Stem Cell-Based Embryo Models

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 5 min read

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An Ode to Stem Cells

Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | | 3 min read

This image shows hexagon shaped cells (mouse airway stem cells) that are outlined in magenta. Within each cell there are tiny dots that represent centrioles, which are colored cyan.

Introducing a New Version of the Cell Cycle

Maggie Chen | | 4 min read

A microscopy image of a mouse embryo expressing the red fluorescent protein mCherry in the central nervous system.

Dynamic Enhancers Orchestrate Development

Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD | | 2 min read

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Study Reveals a Cell-Eat-Cell World

Aparna Nathan, PhD | | 3 min read

The image shows a dorsal view of a whole mount embryonic chick mandible (lower jaw).

Unveiling the Secrets of Head and Face Formation

Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD | | 5 min read

Confocal image of a developing embryo with blue-labeled nuclei and orange stained edges.

Unraveling the Complex Mysteries of Embryonic Beginnings

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 6 min read

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

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How Fat Type Shapes Hypertension Risk

Promoting brown fat activity could counteract hypertension by reshaping the molecular signals that govern vascular stiffness.

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Advancing Drug Discovery with Complex Human In Vitro Models

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