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Bresteau et al. report that apical size reduction via macropinocytosis serves as a malleable and less destructive form of tissue remodeling that can alleviate the need for cell loss. xenbase.org/xenbase/doNews… #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
Cyborg tadpoles: Sheng et al. developed soft, thin, stretchable bioelectronic arrays that integrate seamlessly into developing embryos’ brains. xenbase.org/xenbase/doNews… #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
Please read and share this opinion piece written by Carole LaBonne (our fellow Xenopus researcher) published in STAT in support for animal models in biomedical research. statnews.com/2025/05/19/ani… #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
It is absolutely crazy to think we no longer need model organism research. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
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fda.gov/news-events/fd… Please watch video and post a comment in support of use of animal models. They are seeking our input and if we don’t provide it then they will simply say well we didn’t hear anything
2025 Midwest Regional Meeting of the Society for Developmental Biology, Sept. 19-21: Registration and Abstract Submission now open! midwestsdbincincy.org #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
Reminder: Nominations for the IXB Young Investigator Award are due by June 20. xenbase.org/xenbase/doNews… #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
Edwards et al. discovered that endosomal trafficking, is essential for delivering key proteins to the correct locations during trachea and esophagus development. Published in Developmental Cell. xenbase.org/xenbase/doNews… #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
Cincinnati Xenbase BBQ dinner outing last Friday at Webb's BBQ in Newport, KY. Thanks to Joe Webb! facebook.com/webbsbbq #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
The Alliance Office Hours topic for June is Orthology and Paralogy in the Alliance Thursday, June 12 @ noon (EDT). The registration form for the webinar is below. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… The Alliance Events calendar is: alliancegenome.org/event-calendar #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
Abstract submission for the 20th International Xenopus Conference in Portsmouth, UK is extended to 12pm UK time, June 9! xenopusresource.org/20th-internati… #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
The International Xenopus Board (IXB) Young Investigator Award recognizes an outstanding junior faculty member from any country making significant scientific achievements using Xenopus. Nominations due June 20, 2025. xenbase.org/xenbase/doNews… #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
Dr. Dominique Alfandari seeks requests for producing Xenopus antibodies. Fill out the form in the link to make your suggestions. xenbase.org/xenbase/doNews… #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
Congratulations to Ray Keller, PhD for his election to the National Academy of Sciences. xenbase.org/xenbase/doNews… #science #devbio #xenops #frogs
Hello fellow froggers! Just over a week until the deadline for the Nikon Small World microscopy competition. Submit your images and show off the power of Xenopus! enter.nikonsmallworld.com #science #devbio #nikon #microscopy #xenopus #frogs
McCluskey et al. publish in Nature Communications how expression of autism genes is enriched in migratory embryonic gut progenitors causing GI dismotility. xenbase.org/xenbase/doNews… #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
20th International Xenopus Conference. Portsmouth, UK. August 17-21. Registration now open. Abstract submission deadline: May 23. xenopusresource.org/20th-internati… #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
Developmental biology research leads to fundamental discoveries for biomedical research. Cell Reprogramming. Gurdon 1962. PMID: 13951335. Oocyte image by Brandy Walker and Amaya Moss @rkmille . Tadpole line drawing from @Xenbase . @SocDevBio 1/12
Jaeger et al. screened Adeno-associated viral tools (AAVs) in three different amphibian species brains identifying serotypes that transduce neurons. Published in Developmental Cell. xenbase.org/xenbase/doNews… #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
