Evolutionary developmental biology has its origins in the comparative embryology of the nineteenth century, and in particular in the work of von Baer 1 and Haeckel 2,3, whose ‘laws’ were put forward ...

How cells organize themselves into tissues and organs has intrigued scientists since Hippocrates and Aristotle began studying avian embryogenesis over two millennia ago. Throughout its rich history, ...

The Evolutionary Developmental Biology section is dedicated to publishing research focused on exploring the causes and consequences of the evolution of development. Led by Dr. Maria Arnone from ...

The undergraduate minor in molecular, cellular and developmental biology prepares students to address global challenges such as climate change, international conflict and economic inequality. The ...

As written in the well-known textbook Developmental Biology, “One of the critical differences between you [as an embryo] and a machine is that the machine is never required to function until after it ...

Explore our campus, meet lecturers and current students, and learn more about what it's like to study at Manchester. Develop the skills needed to go into research in cell or developmental biology and ...

Build a detailed understanding of reproductive and developmental biology while developing research and transferable skills to support your future career Advance your ...

The environment and health of the developing gametes and embryos impact on the health of the future child and adult." Dr Véronique Azuara Head of Section The Section of Reproductive BioMedicine ...

The graduate program in molecular, cellular and developmental biology (MCDB) is designed to provide students with diverse opportunities for acquiring a strong foundation in these areas of modern ...

Cholera is a deadly bacterial disease that kills about 95,000 people every year. Vibrio cholerae bacteria infect cells in the small intestine, which the bacteria can do in part due to their ...

Vanderbilt researchers, including those from the Vanderbilt Brain Institute, have made significant strides in understanding how the enteric nervous system—sometimes called the "brain" of the gut—forms ...