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PhD Position in Edinburgh – Circular RNAs, Viral Infection and Mechanotransduction
Posted by Carsten Hansen, on 18 March 2026
How do circular RNAs (circRNAs) regulate Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV) and biomechanical signalling that drives Kaposi sarcoma, and can targeting these pathways reveal new therapeutic strategies? This project will determine …Hi from the new Community Manager
Posted by Andrea Murillo, on 17 March 2026
An introduction to the Node’s new Community Manager, Andrea MurilloPreprint Editors – Development’s next step into the preprint landscape
Posted by Alex Eve, on 2 March 2026
Development announce an open call for experienced, research-active Preprint Editors. Read the Editorial and apply by 30 March 2026.BiO Global South Travel Grants for EZM2026
Posted by Andrea Murillo, on 18 February 2026
Biology Open is proud to partner with the European Zebrafish Society (EZS) to offer travel grants for the 13th European Zebrafish Meeting (EZM2026) to be held 7-11 July 2026 in Vienna, Austria. …Development presents… neural development
Posted by the Node, on 16 February 2026
In February, we hear from three early-career researchers studying neural development. Chaired by one of Development’s first Pathway to Independence fellows, Polina KamenevaSelf assessing your progress as a developing scientist
Posted by David Fay, on 12 February 2026
As scientists, we are all are works in progress and continually developing in our own ways. Each of us brings unique strengths and skills along with challenges, and these can …SciArt profile: Craig Zuckerman
Posted by the Node, on 11 February 2026
Here we showcase work from Craig Zuckerman, a digital fine artist whose work draws on scientific imagery to create immersive visual environments.Epigenetic inheritance of acquired traits via stem cells dedifferentiation/differentiation or transdifferentiation cycles
Posted by Arshak Alexanian, on 8 February 2026
Do cells carry memories of the whole body into the next generation? For more than two millennia, biologists and philosophers have debated whether traits acquired during life can be inherited. …January in preprints
Posted by the Node, on 5 February 2026
Welcome to our monthly trawl for developmental and stem cell biology (and related) preprints. The preprints this month are hosted on bioRxiv.Catch up on Development presents… webinar on the environment and evolution
Posted by the Node, on 29 January 2026
Our January webinar featured two early-career researchers working on development, evolution and the environment. Here, we share the talks from Chee Kiang (Ethan) Ewe (Tel Aviv University) and Max Farnworth …Subscribe to our mailing list
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