the Node

the Node is a community site for and by developmental and stem cell biologists, covering news, meetings, and research. Hosted by @Dev_journal. #devbio

[the Node @the_Node]

SciArt Profile: Wen Lu

In this #SciArt profile, we showcase Wen Lu, who uses different visual styles to highlight biology's beauty, communicate science, and promote research and scientific events.

https://t.co/E93FYJeWC0

#DevBio #StemCell

[the Node @the_Node]

Meet Bill Hinchen, winner of the 2026 writing challenge

Read our interview with Bill Hinchen, winner of the Node's #2026writingchallenge, whose entry explores the story of the unsung hero, the beach hopper.

https://t.co/m2gflPLpYV

[Journal of Experimental Biology @J_Exp_Biol]

Want to learn how to tell your scientific story?

The @Co_Biologists community sites @focalplane_jcs @preLights @the_Node are organising an online workshop 10 November 13:00-17:00 GMT to help you tell your story to your peers and the public

Register now! https://t.co/NCY7GEB2mX

[EvoDevo PanAm @EvoDevoPanAm]

🌟A central mission of #PASEDB is to foster networking, discussion, and a sense of community

We want to highlight new #EvoDevo labs in Pan-America. In our Newsletter September edition we highlight:

- Joaquin Letelier
- Nicole Webster
- Phillip Davidson

[the Node @the_Node]

@preLights @focalplane_jcs https://t.co/8EM9kxrAl6

[the Node @the_Node]

Register for a free scientific storytelling workshop

@the_Node, @preLights & @focalplane_jcs are excited to announce our free half-day workshop on scientific storytelling! Join us on 10 November 2026 from 13:00-17:00 GMT.

#ScienceStorytelling #ECR #Scicomm

[Genetics & Evolution @genevunige]

How do mechanical forces shape developing tissues? Developed at the @LANEVOL laboratory, NewtonBioMorphX is a free, open-source tool for simulating morphogenesis—with applications in both research and teaching.

[The Company of Biologists @Co_Biologists]

Looking to attend a #microscopy training course? Don't miss the 16 October deadline to apply for a grant of up to £1,000 from @J_Cell_Sci and @focalplane_jcs
https://t.co/iKe47HNXHk

[The Company of Biologists @Co_Biologists]

Applications close on 23 October for funded ECR places at our Workshop on Bridging Scales and Disciplines to Understand Robust Development, 18-21 April 2027 organised by Mauricio Rocha Martins & Giulia Paci.

Find out more and apply at https://t.co/XyJ2sp2MuY
#BiologistsWorkshops

[FocalPlane @focalplane_jcs]

While we’ve heard that watching cell blebs (like watching larva lamps) can be relaxing, we think that
@Ankita_13Jha’s talk from our #CellMigration webinar will leave you feeling excited about #science & running to your #microscope!

Full video @ https://t.co/xfjixYGuI6

[the Node @the_Node]

A postdoc with Caroline Hill @ The Crick
https://t.co/AgJ5hoJjXC
A postdoc with Jesus Torres-Vázquez @ NYU Grossman School of Medicine
https://t.co/O3FhyovUps

[the Node @the_Node]

Have you seen the latest adverts on our jobs board?
https://t.co/MEvTMHA4To

Including doctoral positions at LSM @ LMU Germany
https://t.co/uGWl5JVBov
A postdoc with Sophie Astrof @ Rutgers
https://t.co/oeIqU1N37y

[Development @Dev_journal]

"Reviewers usually provide insightful, thorough analyses that go beyond superficial comments to offer meaningful scientific dialogue."

Read this recent Editorial from Development's Editors reflecting on the value of peer review. #PRW2026

https://t.co/elSVUWkZRv

[Vienna BioCenter Scientific Training @TrainingVbc]

The Vienna BioCenter PhD program in Molecular BioSciences will offer 30+ fully-funded positions in the Autumn Call which is now open. Have a look at what our campus has to offer: https://t.co/2SmlAiXk3g

@IMPvienna @IMBA_Vienna @gmivienna @MaxPerutzLabs @univienna @MedUni_Wien

[FocalPlane @focalplane_jcs]

Don’t miss the second webinar in our new series on cell migration, featuring talks from @Ankita_13Jha, Raphaël Clément and @KatrinaVelle.

🗓️Thursday 17 September at 15:00 BST (UTC+1)

https://t.co/Ua2ZH6OwII

[Virtual Gastrulation Zoom Talks @VGZT2020_21]

🥁 Your front-row seat to VGZT Season 8 awaits!

Join Shi-Lei Xue and Riley McMahon for our opening session. 🧬

📅 Sept 18
⏰ 𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗘𝗧 | 𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗣𝗧
𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗨𝗞 | 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲
Scan the QR code on the poster to join us!
#VGZT

[Biology Open @BiologyOpen]

For this year's #PeerReviewWeek, we want to thank all the reviewers that have participated in BiO's Fast & Fair - an initiative that aims to provide authors with faster peer review decisions without compromising quality.

[LatinAmerica DevBiol @LASDB_DevBiol]

🗳️ Vote for the New LASDB Logo!

We held a logo design contest — now help us pick our top 3 finalists.

✅ Registered emails only
✅ One vote per person
✅ Select 3 options
📅 Deadline: Sept 27, 2026

Link to view proposals an to vote at:
https://t.co/I7dUMydRBj

[The Company of Biologists @Co_Biologists]

Are you looking to make your next event more #sustainable? Use our event carbon calculator to gain an insight into its projected carbon footprint and view suggestions for how best to mitigate your emissions.

[Stem Cell Podcast @stemcellpodcast]

🤩 Hope you're excited for our next guest, Dr. Yonatan Stelzer at @WeizmannScience!

The Stelzer Lab investigates how cell fate and identity are established during #embryonic development using single-cell and epigenomic approaches. 🧫

Check out his latest work: https://t.co/xjol0o5IoU

[FocalPlane @focalplane_jcs]

Our beautiful ‘Featured image’ this #FluorescenceFriday was acquired by @NicolayENS. The image shows a #zebrafish larvae with macrophages and neurons depicted in different colours.
Learn more about Elena’s research: https://t.co/86H6ehFw6V