Developmental Biology

A mouse stands behind a toy table with two pieces of food on it.

A Protein-Sensing Molecular Switch Alters Facial Features

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 3 min read

A developing embryo with DNA labeled blue, cell boundaries labeled pink, and certain cells fluorescing green.

The First Two Cells in a Human Embryo Contribute Unequally to Fetal Development

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 4 min read

Red cells encased in cyan webbing.

Fetal Organoids Generated From Human Amniotic Fluid

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 6 min read

An image of cells with the center stained green and some cells stained magenta over a black background.

Growing Milk-Secreting Mammary Organoids

Sneha Khedkar | | 3 min read

Fluorescent microscopy image of an embryo model representing four tissue layers of this developmental stage. Cyan-labeled cells are clustered at the top of an ovoid structure, underneath them are yellow-labeled cells and under them red-labeled cells, and surrounding all three layers are white labeled cells.

The First Human Embryo Model From Embryonic Stem Cells

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 2 min read

One Protein to Rule Them All

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 10+ min read

A mouse embryo in which the head, spine, and limb buds are visible.

Illuminating Craniofacial Development

Hannah Thomasy, PhD | | 2 min read

Infographic showing placenta development

Infographic: Early Placenta Development Sets the Stage

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 2 min read

3d rendered medically accurate illustration of a human embryo anatomy

The Ephemeral Life of the Placenta

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 10+ min read

Flat blue line that becomes a pink jagged line and then a flat red line, on a black background.

Emerging from Silence: Capturing the First Heartbeat

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 5 min read

This is an image of a bioluminescent from gene expression reporter in stem cells from a rhinoceros.

A Stem Cell Zoo Reveals Surprising Differences in Embryogenesis

Ida Emilie Steinmark, PhD | | 2 min read

On the left is a normally developing mouse embryo, on the right is a slightly larger mouse embryo that also contains horse cells that glow green.

Chimera research opens new doors to understanding and treating disease

Hannah ThomasyandDrug Discovery News | | 10 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.

Illustration of a hole in the shape of a dollar sign on a blue background. One character is falling into the hole at the bottom of the “S” while another individual is holding another up at the top of the “S”. The image represents the absence of funding for researchers in biotech with the cancellation of the SBIR/STTR program.

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.

An illustration of an in vitro fertilized embryo, which researchers recently used to study maternal aneuploidy

Genetic Basis of Aneuploidy, Which Often Causes Pregnancy Loss, Revealed

Studying over 100,000 embryos revealed genetic factors behind chromosome segregation issues that lead to aneuploidy, informing future risk screening and intervention.

A mouse aorta with immunofluorescence tagging of various molecules, emphasizing the close connection between vasculature and fat.

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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Human-Relevant In Vitro Models Enable Predictive Drug Discovery

Advancing Drug Discovery with Complex Human In Vitro Models

In this half-day virtual summit, a series of presentations will explore the scientific, regulatory, and operational factors impacting the use of in vitro NAMs in drug discovery.

Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

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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.

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Human-Relevant In Vitro Models Enable Predictive Drug Discovery

Advancing Drug Discovery with Complex Human In Vitro Models

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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

In this webinar, scientists will discuss innovations that are unlocking new insights into immunity.

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Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

In this webinar, Magdalena Pacewicz will highlight how to use AUC to characterize AAVs as part of ensuring regulatory compliance.

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Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

In this webinar, Andre Mueller will discuss how scientists characterize therapeutic proteins in different formulations and spot the effects of excipients on protein stability.

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