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Improving the visibility of developmental biology: time for induction and specification

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Developmental biology is a prominent field that has captured the imagination of many scientists. Over the years, research in the area has seen a steady number of amazing accomplishments, with peaks in activity following the development and application of new technologies. Although the field continues to flourish and produce excellent work, I have recently noticed difficulty with its perception and visibility. Having joined the developmental biology community during the early 1990s, and contributing since as a stem cell researcher, cancer biologist and an MD, I have a unique perspective on these challenges. Here, I discuss these issues and challenges and offer potential solutions for a field that is very important to me.

Source: Development

DOI: 10.1242/dev.174631

Author: Leonard Zon

Institutions: Boston Children's Hospital, Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Language: English

Topic: Academic Publishing and Open Access

Subfield: Information Systems and Management

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Cancer Institute

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