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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology

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At UCL CDB, we strive to gain mechanistic insight into biological processes from cells to whole organisms. We have a long tradition of answering fundamental questions in biology and incorporate the UCL Centre for Integrative Anatomy @ucl-c4ia.bsky.social.

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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🌍🍽️ On 29 Sept #EndFoodWasteDay, we're celebrating sustainability in action! Proud to see CDB recognised with a Bronze Green Impact Award at UCL. Small changes add up to big impact for people and the planet. 🌱♻️ #Sustainability #UCLCDB www.un.org/en/observanc... www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
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International Day of Awareness of FLW
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, FAO and UNEP
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UCL Faculty of Life Sciences @ucllifesciences.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🎓 Welcome to a new term at the UCL Faculty of Life Sciences! Our Dean, Professor Gail Taylor, shares a message for students, staff and researchers as we begin an exciting year ahead. 👋💙 youtu.be/Ymp_ii74Qv8?...
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Dean's Welcome - September 2026
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🧬 New research in Nature Cell Biology reveals how tissue flow helps guide immune cell migration and polarity. Congrats to Hoang Anh Le, Jonas Hartmann, Ricard Alert and collaborators! 👏🔬 #CellBiology #Immunology 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
UCL Staff Only | CDB Seminar Series 🧠 Join the upcoming CDB Seminar Series featuring Professor Carolina Rezaval from the University of Birmingham, whose research explores how brains make decisions when faced with competing choices. 1 October 2026 | 13.00 - 14.00 www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Lauren Bennett @laurenb29.bsky.social, PhD student in CDB, on the publication of her paper, "Subicular spatial codes arise from predictive mapping", in Nature Communications! 📖 Read the paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
You may recall this fascinating seminar with UCL CDB's Jonas Hartmann on: 🧠 “A Conceptual Basis for Generalizable Theories of Complex and Diverse Living Systems” If you missed it, or would like to revisit the discussion, the recording is now available on YouTube: ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNFM...
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Still reflecting on what a fantastic CDB Away Day it was. Great conversations, plenty of laughs, valuable insights, and a real sense of being part of something bigger. Days like these remind you of the power of collaboration and connection. 👏 @laurabporro.bsky.social
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Zebrafish Rock! @zebrafishrock.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
MULTIPLE JOB ALERTS 🚨 The newly minted Garner Lab (www.rikkigarnerlab.org) at UT-Austin is hiring at all levels, including undergrads, grad students, postdocs, and research staff! They are looking to build a kind, supportive, and interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers. More details in 🧵
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🎉 A Big Thank You for a Fantastic CDB Away Day! 🎉 We would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the recent CDB Away Day on Friday 11 September 2026. www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
📢 Calling all UCL staff! CDB Seminar on 22 September 2026 Join us for an upcoming Life Sciences seminar featuring Drs. Verónica Eisner and Víctor Cornejo from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. 🔗 Learn more: www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
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CDB Seminar- Drs Verónica Eisner & Victor Cornejo, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
“Mitochondrial cristae ultrastructure and dynamics in the aged heart.” “Cracking synaptic physiology with all-optical tools in vivo.”
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🧠🔬 The UCL Anatomy Laboratory offers an impressive learning environment, combining specialist facilities with hands-on teaching to support medical education, research, and professional development. 🩺📚 Take a look at the facilities: www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
UCL CDB’s Technology Platforms provide researchers with cutting-edge facilities, from advanced microscopy and molecular biology to zebrafish and metabolic research support, helping drive scientific discovery and innovation. www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
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Technology Platforms
We host several facilities which support researchers with technical expertise and provide essential services both within the department and across the Division of Biosciences and UCL.
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🔬 Meet Barbara Conradt, UCL Professor of Cell & Developmental Biology. Her research uses C. elegans to uncover how programmed cell death shapes development, revealing how cells make life-and-death decisions that impact health and disease. Explore more group leaders: www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Professor Robert Insall on his recent appointment as Vice-Dean for Artificial Intelligence. This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to Robert's expertise, leadership, and commitment to advancing innovation in AI.
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🧬🔬 Who are we? At UCL's Department of Cell & Developmental Biology, we're passionate about answering some of biology's biggest questions. 🌱🧠🧫 Find out more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🔬Spotlight: Dr Marc Amoyel@amoyellab.bsky.social Adult tissues depend on stem cells to replace damaged or aging cells and stay healthy. At UCL, Dr Marc Amoyel investigates how stem cells balance renewal and self-preservation, helping maintain tissues throughout life. www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
🧬 UCL Staff: We're delighted to welcome Dr Ernest Palomer from the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) "EpiFlow: multidimensional single-cell epigenetic profiling by spectral flow cytometry". 📅 1 September 2026 13:00-14:00 🔒 UCL staff only 🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
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CDB Seminar - Dr Ernest Palomer of the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
“EpiFlow: multidimensional single-cell epigenetic profiling by spectral flow cytometry.”
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
🔬CDB is inviting expressions of interest from early career researchers seeking sponsorship for external fellowships to establish an independent research group. Apply by 31 August 2026 Know someone who'd be interested? Please share with your network. www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
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CDB Research Career Development Fellowships - applications open
We are now inviting expressions of interest from early career researchers who wish to be sponsored for external fellowships to establish an independent research group in CDB.
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
🧠 Dr. Arantza Barrios, Associate Professor at UCL, studies the neural mechanisms that give brain circuits the flexibility to learn, adapt, and make decisions based on changing needs and environments. Explore other Group Leaders in our department: 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
In 2010, an excavation in the UCL Front Quad, made by Wendy Birch & others in CDB, uncovered a remarkable discovery: 1000s of human and animal remains linked to UCL's 19th century anatomy school. This extraordinary assemblage has been published in the Journal of Anatomy. 📄 doi.org/10.1111/joa....
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Amoyel lab @amoyellab.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Looking for a postdoc in a fantastic lab studying how memories are encoded by neurons? You've found the right one here 👇
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The Barrios lab is seeking a Research Assistant to work on a project looking at how memories become behaviour. For details and to apply: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The Barrios lab is seeking a Research Assistant to work on a project looking at how memories become behaviour. For details and to apply: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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Zebrafish Rock! @zebrafishrock.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Now you can share fishy news, jobs and research with the Zebrafish Rock! network without a social media account! Get direct access to the #zebrafish community and beyond by filling out the Google Forms at our website 😊 #RockOn 🧪
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Award-winning home tank for all things zebrafish!
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Robert Insall @robinsall.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Please come and join us! Jobs for machine learning and mathy types!
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Caswell Barry @caswell.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Lovely result from the Stephenson-Jones lab at SWC: during sleep, mice replay newly-learned motor skills in the striatum — and it continues even after the hippocampus is fully removed. www.nature.com/articles/s41593-026-…
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🎉 Huge congratulations to Alex Agrotis on his promotion to Associate Professor (Teaching)! This promotion recognises not only his dedication to teaching excellence, but also his leadership and commitment to student success. 👏 Join us in congratulating Alex!
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
We are delighted to share some fantastic news! 🎉 Vanessa Todorow in CDB has been awarded both a Post-doctoral Fellowship and a Trampoline Research Grant from the French AFM-Telethon. Please join us in congratulating Vanessa on this remarkable achievement! 👏 www.researchgate.net/profile/Vane...
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Professor Sandrine Geranton on her promotion in the latest UCL Senior Promotions Round! As Professor of Behavioural and Molecular Neuroscience, Sandrine's dedication to research, teaching, and academic excellence continues to make a significant impact. 👏🎓🫀
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Roberto Mayor Lab @mayorlab.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Thank you to the Society for Developmental Biology @socdevbio.bsky.social it was a tremendous honour to receive the Viktor Hamburger Outstanding Education Award. Special thanks to @rrbehringer.bsky.social and all the organisers of the SDB meeting in Las Vegas for such a truly remarkable meeting.
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Massive congratulations!
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
🔬 How do cells know exactly what to become when building complex tissues? This research provides valuable insight into how nature builds complexity one decision at a time. 👏 📖 Read more: www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science... #LifeSciences #CellBiology #Research #DevelopmentalBiology #UCL
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How cells build complex tissues one decision at a time.
Scientists discover how morphogens and other signalling systems collaborate to guide individual cell identities, revealing how tissues create precise patterns during development.
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The Centre for Integrative Anatomy in CDB has been recognised with the Gold LEAF Award and the Bronze Green Impact Award for its growing commitment to sustainability. 🔗 Read more: www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science... #Sustainability #UCL #ClimateAction #GreenLabs #EnvironmentalSustainability
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UCL Centre gains two Sustainability Awards in 2026
Congratulations to the UCL Centre for Integrative Anatomy who have increased their sustainability effort, and just achieved the Gold Award for LEAF and the Bronze Award for Green Impact
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Fascinating upcoming seminar series joined by UCL CDB's Jonas Hartman “A Conceptual Basis for Generalizable Theories of Complex and Diverse Living Systems” 📅 29 July 2026 TODAY 🕔 16:00-17:00 GMT (17:00-18:00 CET) Join Zoom here: us06web.zoom.us/j/84499483277?pwd=d10HhtR5aA9AeAyFy8E9N5aDQcJNpj.1
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
🔬 About us From understanding how cells function to exploring the evolution of whole organisms, the UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology is at the forefront of groundbreaking biological research and home to world-leading researchers. 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
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About us
"We continue to maintain a question-driven approach to science, backed-up by the application of the very latest in research technologies."
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🔬 Building the Future of Synthetic Developmental Biology Through Collaboration It was inspiring to see researchers from across UCL come together at the Synthetic Developmental Biology: Engineering Life Symposium. 📖 Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
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Synthetic Developmental Biology at “Engineering Life”
Researchers from across UCL explore collaborations in synthetic developmental biology, combining developmental, stem cell, translational and clinical expertise.
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Fascinating upcoming seminar series joined by UCL CDB's Jonas Hartman “A Conceptual Basis for Generalizable Theories of Complex and Diverse Living Systems” 📅 29 July 2026 🕔 17:00 - 18:00 CET 🔗 Join Zoom here: us06web.zoom.us/j/84499483277?pwd=d10HhtR5aA9AeAyFy8E9N5aDQcJNpj.1
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Congratulations to Professor Francesco Saverio Tedesco on his appointment as Associate Research Director at the Francis Crick Institute, and to Professor Steve Wilson in his role as University and Academic Partnerships Director. Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
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New leadership appointment reinforces UCL–Crick partnership
Professor Francesco Saverio Tedesco takes on a new leadership role at the Crick, strengthening UCL collaboration across research, clinical academia and innovation.
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
🧠 New publication: Rethinking acetylcholine's role in how we learn and remember 🔗 Read more: www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science... #Hippocampus #Acetylcholine #UCL #CellAndDevelopmentalBiology #BarryLab
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Brain chemical acetylcholine may help us update our understanding of the world
A Nature Reviews Neuroscience perspective suggests hippocampal acetylcholine serves as a learning signal, tracking prediction errors to update brain models during memory and learning.
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🎉 A proud moment for developmental biology and scientific discovery! Congratulations to Professor Roberto Mayor, who has now officially received his Fellowship of the Royal Society, one of the highest honours in science. 👏 #RoyalSociety #FRS #ScientificExcellence #DevelopmentalBiology #LifeSciences
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
🧠 New publication: Rethinking acetylcholine's role in how we learn and remember 🔗 Read more: www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science... #Hippocampus #Acetylcholine #UCL #CellAndDevelopmentalBiology #BarryLab
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Brain chemical acetylcholine may help us update our understanding of the world
A Nature Reviews Neuroscience perspective suggests hippocampal acetylcholine serves as a learning signal, tracking prediction errors to update brain models during memory and learning.
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🚀 Looking to take the next step in your research career? 📍 Explore the opportunities and find out more: www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science... #ResearchCareers #LifeSciences #CellBiology #DevelopmentalBiology #UCL
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Become part of CDB
Join our vibrant, research-intensive department with a strongly collegiate atmosphere. We are constantly looking for people across research, teaching and academic roles.
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
📢 We're hiring! The Cell & Developmental Biology department (CDB) and other departments in Bioscience @ UCL are delighted to be recruiting for several Lecturer / Associate Professor positions. 👉 View full details and apply here: www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Our monthly Metabolism in Development & Physiology seminar is back! This month we're taking an evolutionary perspective on metabolism, from membrane function to developmental tempo. @amoyellab.bsky.social 🗓️ Thursday, 9 July | 16:00 CET More info and QR code to sign up below
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Amoyel lab @amoyellab.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
This Thursday!
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Ale Mongera @mongeralab.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Join us to start your independent group!
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Zebrafish Rock! @zebrafishrock.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The Quarterfinals are set in the #ZebrafishWorldCup 🐟🌍🏆 Who will take the crown for the best way to say Danio rerio? 🇫🇷 Poisson-zèbre vs. 🇲🇦 ḥūt z-zībra 🇪🇸 Pez cebra vs. 🇧🇪 Zebravis 🇳🇴 Zebrafisk vs. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Zebrafish (pronounced 'ZEH-brafish') 🇦🇷 Pez cebra vs. 🇨🇭 Zebrafisch Stay tuned for updates! #RockOn 🧪
Bracket for the knockout rounds of the World Cup with the names of how each country spells/pronounces Danio rerio according to their official language. Updated to the quarterfinals.
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Colleagues from the Centre for Integrative Anatomy had an inspiring week at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition! 🌟 @laurabporro.bsky.social @tannisdavidson.bsky.social #RoyalSociety #SummerScienceExhibition #SciComm #ScienceOutreach #PublicEngagement
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
🐊Exciting to see two UCL-led exhibits, including from Laura Porro @ the Centre in CDB, featured at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2026 taking place NEXT WEEK, showcasing the incredible breadth of innovation happening across disciplines. Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ju...
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From nanomaterials to alligator jaws: two UCL displays featured at Royal Society exhibition
Two UCL-led exhibits featuring dinosaur skulls, chameleon heads, and tiny materials transforming healthcare are among 13 flagship displays open to the public at the 2026 Royal Society Summer Science E...
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UCL Research Department of Cell & Developmental Biology @ucl-cdb.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Hello BlueSky! I’m Amelia 👋 I’m proud to be the Wellbeing Champion for Cell & Developmental Biology department. Find out more about how we support our colleagues and students in the department: www.ucl.ac.uk/life-science...
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