Scientists have developed functional eggs from ordinary human skin cells, a proof of concept that could open up new ways to ...

Scientists are working to create human eggs in a laboratory dish, but the process is proving to be more challenging than expected.

Metabolism does more than fuel embryos—it sets their developmental rhythm. EMBL researchers found that a sugar molecule, FBP, ...

"RUBY"—a cost-effective innovation designed to track gene activity—is proving valuable across a range of fields. It all ...

CRISPR-Cas systems are adaptive immune systems found in prokaryotes that defend against invading nucleic acids through CRISPR ...

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center developmental biologist Cecilia Moens, PhD, joins nine other scientists elected to the newly created Society for Developmental Biology Academy. The researchers’ elections ...

One year after graduating from UC Santa Cruz, Ciara Bolt (Kresge ’24, molecular, cell and developmental biology) worked as a ...

Cilia and flagella are microtubule-based organelles that extend from the surface of eukaryotic cells and play pivotal roles ...

As CRISPR continues to drive breakthroughs in medicine, agriculture, and synthetic biology, understanding its origins does more than tell an ancient story. It provides a blueprint for engineering the ...

Pregnant women rely on a balanced diet and supplements to deliver proper nutrients to their babies, to ensure they grow ...

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 ...

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) stands as a cornerstone in global agriculture, crucially nourishing over half of the world's population. As a model organism for ...