Biology Open

16/02/2024

In this Research Article, Maude Hamilton et al (Université de Sherbrooke) show that ASCL2 is a key regulator of the proliferation–differentiation equilibrium in the esophageal epithelium
https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/13/1/bio059919/342471

15/02/2024

In this Research Article, Emily P. Harders et al (Illinois State University) show that avian extraembryonic membranes respond to yolk corticosterone early in development
https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/13/1/bio060131/342425

14/02/2024

Have you seen The Company of Biologists' webinar "Increasing the visibility and impact of your research" in which expert speakers provided valuable tips on publishing, promoting and pre-printing research articles? Watch the recording https://bit.ly/3wbACQD

08/02/2024

Working for us We’re always looking for talented and motivated people to work as part of our close-knit team. Roles range from editorial to production, marketing to event co-ordination, HR to accounts. Our size means that you will also have the opportunity to get involved with specialist projects....

06/02/2024

Bertille Montibus et al (Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute) show that the chromatin remodeller NuRD suppresses transcriptional noise, primes genes for activation and coordinates the transcriptional response in individual cells during the exit from naive pluripotency
https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/13/1/bio060101/342424

01/02/2024

In this Research Article, Michelle Urman et al (Lee Lab at University at Albany) show that aging disrupts spatial regulation of Notch activation in the C. elegans germline, leading to the mislocation of the Notch-responsive GSC pool, leading to reproductive decline
https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/13/1/bio060261/341335

31/01/2024

Stefanie Lubke et al () found that the Drosophila GEF Sc**zo interacts with Abi to antagonize Sc**zo function and to inhibit the removal of N-cadherin during embryogenesis.
Read the full paper: https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/13/1/bio058666/340227

31/01/2024

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29/01/2024

For our First Person interview series we met up with Michelle Urman from University at Albany, who talked to us about her recent article 'Aging disrupts spatiotemporal regulation of germline stem cells and niche integrity', as well as her experiences as a ECR.
https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/13/1/bio060294/341336

26/01/2024

Research Article from David Highton et al - The influence of carbon dioxide on cerebral metabolism and oxygen consumption: combining multimodal monitoring with dynamic systems modelling
https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/13/1/bio060087/340674

24/01/2024

In a series of life span survival assays on different diets, Zahraa Ghosn et al, Wayne State University, show that other divalent metals in the diet, especially calcium and magnesium, protect adult from manganese toxicity.
https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/13/1/bio060204/340228

22/01/2024

In their recent paper, Douglas McLaurin et al from
University of Mississippi Medical Center, highlight a novel role for the Cajal body marker protein, coilin, in m6A RNA methylation by which it influences the expression of METTL3 and participates in microRNA biogenesis.
https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/12/12/bio060116/336504

18/01/2024

Hino and Kusakabe show that mouse oocytes can be karyotyped efficiently and reliably by applying multicolour FISH to chromosome slides prepared by a gradual fixation/air-drying method best suited to avoid the artificial loss of chromosomes.
https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/12/12/bio060188/336530

16/01/2024

In this Research Article, Taylor Murphey et al show that parallel measurements of hypoxia inducible factor protein and mRNA support post-translational protein stabilization rather than new transcription in the initial response of fish to low oxygen. https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/12/12/bio060167/339101

15/01/2024

We are delighted to announce that BiO is now part of The
Company of Biologists' Read & Publish agreement with
EIFL, enabling researchers in 30 developing and transition economy countries to benefit from immediate and fee-free Open Access publishing in BiO.
https://journals.biologists.com/bio/pages/news

11/01/2024

In this Research Article, Maryam Bagheri et al from Shahid Behesti University, look at the threat of a non-native oligochaete species in Iran's freshwater
https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/12/12/bio060180/340217

09/01/2024

What is complex allometry? Read Gary Packard's recent Methods & Technology paper to find out more: https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/12/12/bio060148/339087

08/01/2024

In this Research Article, Kayla Earls et al show the effects of temperature on metabolic rate during metamorphosis in the alfalfa leafcutting bee
https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/12/12/bio060213/340218

05/01/2024

Gatekeeping at BiO - read the latest Editorial from our Editor-in-Chief Daniel Gorelick
https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/12/12/bio060159/337761/Gatekeeping-at-BiO

04/01/2024

Read our latest completed issue at https://journals.biologists.com/bio/issue/12/12
including an Editorial from our EiC Dan Gorelick, lots of research content and two new methods & techniques papers. All of our content is , so free to read and share for everyone.

02/01/2024

In this Research Article, Jessica Tingle et al provide evidence that Crotalus cerastes sidewinding kinematics differ subtly between a natural and an artificial substrate, sand and vinyl, which have both been used to induce sidewinding in previous studies.
https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/12/11/bio060146/334705

28/12/2023

In this Research Article Shrivani Sriskanthadevan-Pirahas et al show how changes in mitochondrial metabolism in larval blood cells can non-autonomously control overall body growth and development.
https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/12/11/bio059968/335723

22/12/2023

In this Research Article, Qing Wu et al present an NHE6 null haploid cell line as a tool for basic and translational science relevant to Christianson syndrome.
https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/12/11/bio059778/335722

21/12/2023

In this Methods & Techniques paper by Jeremy Metz et al, PyCalibrate analysis performance is directly compared with alternative free-access analysis software and is demonstrated to have equivalent performance but without the need for user supervision. https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/12/11/bio059758/334703

18/12/2023

The Company of Biologists is currently recruiting for an exciting Science Communications role to enhance the community content on our journal websites and grow our social media presence in China through our WeChat channel. As the Science Communications Officer, your remit is to extend our community engagement, increase awareness of our charitable activities and build on our connections with early-career researchers. The closing date for applications is 15 January 2024.
Full job description athttps://www.biologists.com/wp-content/uploads/SciComOff.pdf
Find out more: https://www.biologists.com/about-us/work-for-us/

Working for us We’re always looking for talented and motivated people to work as part of our close-knit team. Roles range from editorial to production, marketing to event co-ordination, HR to accounts. Our size means that you will also have the opportunity to get involved with specialist projects....

14/12/2023

"A good mentor will teach scientific techniques, but also teach you how to be a good scientist and human."

Read the full First Person interview with Imad Soukar, about his research on gene regulation and his journey as a scientist so far:
https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/12/11/bio060190/334706

30/11/2023

In this Methods & Techniques paper, Barbara Di Marco et al provide an open-access spatial transcriptomics atlas of the embryonic mouse brain. This spatial map enables the exploration and discovery of gene functions within the tissue context.
Full article: https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/12/10/bio060151/333682

27/11/2023

Deadline is 8 December to apply for a discounted early-bird place at Disease Models & Mechanisms 2024 Journal Meeting 'Pre-clinical Modelling of Human Genetic Disease and Therapy', organised by Wendy Bickmore, Luke Boulter, Sara Brown, Pleasantine Mill, Liz Patton and Owen Sansom. Apply at https://biologists.com/meetings/dmmgenetics2024/

24/11/2023

In this Research Article, Priyanka Sarkar (University of Calcutta) et al show that the metabolic status of Sc**zosaccharomyces pombe cells dictates the regulation of cell division decisions and the influence of the MAPK pathway on mitotic timing.
https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/12/10/bio060145/334155

23/11/2023

In this Research Article, Madhav Sharma et al (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata) show that Connexin 43 mediated collective cell migration is independent of Golgi orientation
https://journals.biologists.com/bio/article/12/10/bio060006/334437