cell and developmental biology Archive — Page 9 of 9

Magnifying glass over a large glossy red heart, symbolizing close examination of the heart or cardiovascular health.
July 29, 2011

Deciding who’s who in heart valves

Identification of a gene that is involved in the development of heart valves offers new insights into congenital heart valve disease.

March 18, 2011

Protein combos keep cells straight

Researchers define the protein interactions that establish our organs’ lining.

Black mouse standing on a pink laboratory culture dish.
March 4, 2011

Chasing Foxd3’s role in stem cells

Researchers use genetic manipulations in mice and single-cell analyses to help explain stem cell regulation.

Dark circular fluorescence microscopy image showing scattered green and red glowing spots around the edge of a rounded structure.
March 3, 2011

Worm gene function? Check the map.

New gene expression atlas created for roundworms provides a basis for establishing roles for individual genes in the development of specific cell types.