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Steve Wilson

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A scientist trying to figure out, little by little, how to build the brain and eyes.

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James Briscoe @jamesbriscoe.bsky.social · 7h
AI & biomed research. @charlesswanton.bsky.social & I write for the @standard.co.uk.web.brid.gy about how AI can help us in @crick.ac.uk to understand how life works: what keeps us healthy, what sets disease in motion & why patients respond differently www.standard.co.uk/news/tech/ai...
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If AI can learn how life works, it could help us live longer, healthier lives
The Francis Crick Institute’s expert scientists on how AI can help the healthcare industry
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Development @dev-journal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Development is at the heart of our community, combining expert editorial judgement with a strong commitment to authors and the community. Our Editors are all active researchers in the field − your peers, colleagues and mentors. See more reasons to publish: journals.biologists.com/dev/pages/re...
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Reasons to publish in Development | Development | The Company of Biologists
Reasons to publish in Development | Development | The Company of Biologists Reasons to publish in Development Development is more than just a journal - we are part of your community. Published by a…
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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 24/06/2026
Our ambition to combine artificial intelligence with fundamental biology and medicine continues to evolve as we welcome Mihaela van der Schaar as our Chief AI Scientist. Read more: www.crick.ac.uk/news/2026-06...
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Mihaela van der Schaar appointed Crick Chief AI Scientist
The Francis Crick Institute has appointed Professor Mihaela van der Schaar as its Chief AI Scientist, advancing its ambition to combine artificial intelligence with fundamental biology and medicine, c...
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James Briscoe @jamesbriscoe.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
In our latest editorial @amjeve.uk & I take on the dreaded impact factor Like Monday mornings no one likes them but you can't ignore them & they keep coming around However there are things we should all do as authors, reviewers & editors journals.biologists.com/dev/article/...
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The elephant in the room: impact factor
Summary: This Editorial offers an honest look at impact factor trends in developmental biology, explains how Development serves its community, and makes the case that sustaining developmental biology ...
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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 27/04/2026
Published in @natmed.nature.com today, Stephen Mayhew, Dave Allan and David Roblin share ten lessons learned from a decade of translating science at the Crick towards health and societal impact. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Ten lessons from a decade of scientific translation at the Crick - Nature Medicine
Nature Medicine - Ten lessons from a decade of scientific translation at the Crick
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Rashmi Priya @rashmi-priya.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Our latest with @torres-sanchez.bsky.social journals.biologists.com/dev/article-... Breaking isn’t always a bad thing! Think of birth, seed release... We highlight how living tissue not only tolerates fractures but actively fracture to grow, shape, reproduce, or adapt – across species and scales.
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Break to build: fracture as a unifying morphogenetic strategy
Summary: This Review presents mechanical fracture as a unifying morphogenetic strategy and describes how developmental systems actively exploit mechanical fracture to drive morphogenesis, reproduction...
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Matthew Freeman @mjafreeman.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
I watched much of Ian Chapman's (Head of @ukri.org) appearance this morning at @ukparliament.parliament.uk Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.. A few points and new information that bioscientists may find interesting... A 🧵
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Máté Varga @mvargam.eurosky.social · 04/01/2026
Next, in my miniseries on early researchers using zebrafish is Jane M. Oppenheimer, fish embryologist and science historian par excellence. (True, I’m cheating here a bit, but if I mentioned Hellen Battle in the previous bluetorial, it is fair to mention Oppenheimer here.) (1/4)
Photograph of Jane Marion Oppenheimer sitting at a microscope.
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Zebrafish Rock! @zebrafishrock.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
We are enjoying this series from @mvargam.bsky.social 🐟
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Benoit Bruneau @benoitbruneau.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
The "Hard Truth" about how hard it is to publish in Development. We wrote this to really drive the point that we are a discerning community journal, and we really want to publish your best developmental and stem cell biology contributions. journals.biologists.com/dev/article/...
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a cartoon of homer simpson and bart simpson sitting on a couch with the words join us above them .
ALT: a cartoon of homer simpson and bart simpson sitting on a couch with the words join us above them .
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Sainsbury Wellcome Centre @sainsburywellcome.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Remembering Adam Kampff, a dear friend, inspirational teacher, and a remarkable human being. He dedicated his life to broadening scientific education and demystifying modern technology to young people around the world. www.sainsburywellcome.org/web/research...
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Michael Orger @daniobrain.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
This is tough. Adam Kampff was one of the most brilliant people that I have had the privilege to know. He was a wonderful and generous friend and colleague, a remarkable teacher and a visionary who inspired hundreds of others. He was a shining example to us all, and we will miss him very much.
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EMBL @embl.org · 27/11/2025
Anthony A. Hyman will become EMBL’s next Director General. He joins EMBL from @mpi-cbg.de in Dresden. He is also Professor of Molecular Biology @tudresden.bsky.social, and was a group leader at EMBL Heidelberg from 1993 to 1999. www.embl.org/news/people-...
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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 25/11/2025
Researchers discovered early signs of domestication by analysing the remains of two wolves who lived in modern-day Sweden 3-5,000 years ago. www.crick.ac.uk/news/2025-11...
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Ancient wolves on remote Baltic Sea island reveal link to prehistoric humans
Cave discovery of wolf remains tells a tale of an unexpected relationship with humans.
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James Briscoe @jamesbriscoe.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Ten days left to apply to be a @crick.ac.uk Early Career Group Leader Closing date 27th November www.crick.ac.uk/careers-stud...
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Early career group leaders
We appoint researchers from across biology and biomedicine to set up their first groups at the Crick.
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Katherine Brown @katherine-brown.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
It’s our 100th birthday today - and we’re still going strong after all this time! Here’s to the next 100 years of community-centric publishing and charitable support… 🎉
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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 09/10/2025
We're now recruiting early career group leaders at the Crick to lead ambitious research programmes and explore bold scientific questions. Hear our Director, Edith Heard, explain why the Crick is a unique place for curiosity-driven research. Apply now ➡️ www.crick.ac.uk/careers-stud...
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James Briscoe @jamesbriscoe.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Very sad news, John Gurdon has died. A developmental biologist's developmental biologist, Nobel prize winner His work is the foundation of much of today's dev & stem cell bio. An inspiration to many, including me. Always asking questions & wanting the answers www.magd.cam.ac.uk/news/profess...
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Professor Sir John Gurdon FRS (1933-2025) | Magdalene College
Magdalene College is deeply saddened to announce the death of Professor Sir John Gurdon FRS, who served as Master of the College from 1995 to 2002.
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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 02/10/2025
Are you a researcher at @ucl.ac.uk, @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, or @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social looking to keep up with the Crick? Sign up to our monthly newsletter for researchers at our partner universities to hear about events, opportunities and news ➡️ www.crick.ac.uk/research/res...
Four scientists in lab coats in a laboratory space, talking and listening.
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Bethan Clark @bethanclark.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
I wrote something on developmental biology and disability and put it up on the node last night: thenode.biologists.com/developmenta... I've been nervous to share because some of it veers a bit personal but they are thoughts that won't stay quiet. Would love to know what people think about it!
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Developmental Biology and Disability - the Node
Hopeful monsters. Morphospace. Mutation. Natural variation. Mutagenesis screens. Polymorphism. Deformity. Phenotype. Disease. Adaptation. Anomaly.
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Development @dev-journal.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Pathway to Independence – an interview with Joaquín Navajas Acedo. In this interview, @mads100tist.bsky.social talks about about his research vision, zebrafish and the importance of community: journals.biologists.com/dev/article/...
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Anya Suppermpool @asupp.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Load gels? Use #zebrafish 🐟? Want to do more sustainable research w/out compromising science? We-G Gestri, K Turner, G Powell @stevewilsonlab.bsky.social-made these protocols. Yes, we use these in our @science.org+@nature.com papers. www.protocols.io/view/re-usin... www.protocols.io/view/washing...
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Re-using pipette tips for gel loading
Gel loading tips can be reused for most applications; there’s REALLY no need to throw them away after a single use. In our labs, we routinely reuse tips when loading gels, onl...
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the Node @the-node.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Would you like to be the Node’s new Community Manager? #JobOpportunity If you're interested in #SciComm and passionate about #DevBio, consider applying to this job to join the @dev-journal.bsky.social @biologists.bsky.social team! Find out more about what the role entails:
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Would you like to be the Node's new Community Manager? - the Node
After two fulfilling years working at the Node and Development, I have decided to move on and embark on a new adventure. That means, my job is up for
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James Briscoe @jamesbriscoe.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Do you want one of the most influential jobs in dev bio? Would you like to work with the best group of editors & publishing professionals in the business? Are you interested in leading the premier not for profit community focussed journal in the field? Come be Development's next Executive Editor
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Anahí Binagui-Casas @abinagui.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
That @biologists.bsky.social has been extremely influential in my career is not an exaggeration. Most of my fav science is in the Company's journals + I've been constantly & generously supported via conference grants, participation in workshops and a recent fellowship to visit another lab. Thank u 🥰
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The Company of Biologists @biologists.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Extraordinary has many faces. To celebrate our 100-year anniversary, we are highlighting 100 biologists with an extraordinary link to the Company, each of them having made an important contribution in their own right. Join our celebration using #100biologists.
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