Scientific Reports: tiny Brazilian frogs are deaf to their own calls
New research by Matt Mason in collaboration with other scientists shows that two species of small forest frogs are unable to perceive the sound of their own voices
Genome editing reveals role of gene important for human embryo development
CTR researchers have revealed the role of the OCT4 gene in human embryos in the first few days of development. This is the first time that genome editing has been used to study gene function in human embryos.
The Super Abilities of Insects
Roger Hardie and Paloma Gonzalez Bellido talk about the amazing abilities of flies on BBC World Service Radio
PDN members awarded prizes at IFPA 2017
Nadejda Capatina, Hannah Yong and Joanna Rakoczy received prizes at the International Federation of Placenta Associations meeting in Manchester
PDN Part II student awarded John Ray Trust Science Prize
Léa Wenger received the prize for best research project
RNA docking and local translation control axon remodelling in vivo
New research by Christine Holt's lab published in Neuron shows that local mRNA translation is a key determinant in the branching of axons and thus important in building the complexity of the brain
Exploring the evidence around embryo mortality: Gavin Jarvis on F1000Research
In this blog post Gavin Jarvis talks us through his work and inspiration behind looking into the evidence to answer the question, 'how do we know how many embryos die?'
Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz featured on the Sunday Times
The latest edition of A Life in the Day focuses on Magdalena's embryo research.
Pre-oral gut contributes to facial structures in non-teleost fishes
Research by Martin Minařik, member of Clare Baker's lab, has been published on Nature
Joanna Rakoczy awarded international prize for best abstract
Dr Rakoczy, member of the CTR, has been chosen to receive a special International Award for Best Abstract by the Society for Study of Reproduction
From conception to birth: celebrating a decade of the Centre for Trophoblast Research
The Centre for Trophoblast Research, ten years old today, is helping transform our understanding of the earliest stages of our lives — and in particular, the role of the placenta and interactions between the mother and her unborn child.
Breath of life: how your risk of heart disease may stem back to your time in the womb
The environment in the womb as we first begin to grow may also determine our future: researchers from PDN, CTR and Barcroft center featured on the latest issue of Research Horizons.
Studies begin on first Huntington’s disease sheep imported to UK
Cambridge researchers led by Jenny Morton will this week begin studying sheep that have been genetically modified to carry the mutation that causes Huntington’s disease. The sheep are believed to be the first Merinos to have been imported into the UK from Australia for about 50 years.
Prof Bill Harris interviewed on Development
The PDN Head of Department and recent Waddington Medallist talks science, art and ice hockey in the latest issue of Development
10 years of CTR: top 10 achievements
This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the Centre for Trophoblast Research; here are some of its most important achievements.
Prof Graham Burton interviewed on Cambridge Independent
Graham Burton explains the importance of organoids in studying early pregnancy in an article published on Cambridge Independent
New Academic promotions for PDN members
The General Board on Senior Academic Promotions has new established positions for three PDN members.
Human reproduction likely to be more efficient than previously thought
How difficult is it to conceive? According to a widely-held view, fewer than one in three embryos make it to term, but a new study from Gavin Jarvis suggests that human embryos are not as susceptible to dying in the first weeks after fertilisation as often claimed.
Amanda Sferruzzi-Perri awarded 2017 Andrée Gruslin Award
The award from the International Federation of Placenta Associations recognizes her work in the field of placental biology
Structure and function of the mammalian middle ear in small desert mammals
Article by Matt Mason awarded runner up Best Paper Prize 2016 by the Journal of Anatomy
Himalayan powerhouses: how Sherpas have evolved superhuman energy efficiency
Research by Andrew Murray published on PNAS shows how Sherpas have adapted to a very low oxygen environment
Whisker movements can be used to assess motor deficits in HD mice
Jenny Morton's research team in collaboration with Manchester University has used whisker movement to characterize motor deficits in mouse with Huntington's Disease
Mechanistic insights into the more potent effect of KP-54 compared to KP-10 in vivo
New research from Bill Colledge's team published on PLOS ONE compares the stimulation output of kisspeptins of different lenghts
The heart of emotion - how brain areas govern both emotional responses and heart patterns
Hannah Clarke and colleagues discover how brain areas govern both emotional responses and heart patterns.
Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz awarded international IVI Foundation Award
Prof Zernicka-Goetz was awarded the IVI Foundation Award for Basic Research in Reproductive Medicine 2017.
Algorithm matches genetic variation to disease symptoms and could improve diagnosis of rare diseases
A faster and more accurate method of identifying which of an individual’s genes are associated with particular symptoms has been developed by a team of researchers from the UK and Saudi Arabia. This new approach could enable scientists to take advantage of recent developments in genome sequencing to improve diagnosis and potential treatment options.
Womb lining grown in lab could reveal secrets of menstrual cycle and early pregnancy
CTR was able to grow miniature functional models of the lining of the uterus, reports study published in Nature Cell Biology
Evolution of the hypoxia-sensitive cells involved in amniote respiratory reflexes
New research by Clare Baker lab published on eLife sheds light on the evolution of carotid body cells
Geometry can provide long-range mechanical guidance for embryogenesis
Paper from Guy Blanchard, Claire Lye, Benedicte Sanson & Jocelyn Etienne makes cover of Plos Computational Biology
High fat, high sugar diet during pregnancy 'programs' for health complications in mother and child
Eating a high fat and high sugar diet when pregnant leads to metabolic impairments in both the mother and her unborn child, which may 'program' them for potential health complications later in life, a study in mice has shown.