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MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibiolab.bsky.social · Aug 22

MDI Bio Lab has been awarded a 5-year, $2.3M grant from the NIH to train the next generation of leaders in #regenerativemedicine.

The PI for the grant? @murawalalab.bsky.social 👏

#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝

NIH Awards MDI Bio Lab $2.3M to Train Leaders in Regenerative Biology

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Murawala Lab at MDI Bio Lab @murawalalab.bsky.social · Aug 7

One of my NSF grant focused on imaging was considered meritorious but rejected. An example of comments - I did not mention how many channels we have on our custom-built microscope and I did not mention catalog number of antibodies that we intend to use. I mean seriously 🤯 What is wrong with you?

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MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibiolab.bsky.social · Jul 23

Last week, MDI Bio Lab hosted #ReBilD2025, a course that brought together top scientists working across a wide range of regenerative animal models.

The result? Exciting opportunities for collaboration and intellectual cross-pollination. 🧪 🤝 🍎 👩‍🔬 🧬

#standwithscience #researchmatters

Leaders in Regenerative & Developmental Biology Converge on MDI Bio Lab campus

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Kendall Clay @kendallbclay.bsky.social · Jul 23

I had a fantastic time at @mdibiolab.bsky.social for the ReBilD course! Getting to learn about regeneration from pioneers in the field and experience first-hand the power of different models was life changing. ❤️

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MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibiolab.bsky.social · Jul 15

This week we welcome participants to ReBilD 2025: Emerging Leaders in Regenerative Biology & Development! Over 10 days, they’ll explore regeneration and development through hands-on research and seminars—guided by outstanding faculty!

#ReBilD2025 #standwithscience #researchmatters
🧪 🤝 🧬 🍎 👩‍🔬 🖥️🧬

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Vivek Kumar @vivekdna.bsky.social · Jul 16

Organized by @antihebbiann.bsky.social (Ann Kennelly), Gordon Berman, Sam Golden, and me. Apply early, we fill up fast!

JAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · Jul 15

Join @jacksonlab.bsky.social's #MachineLearning course for hands-on training & expert lectures on:

🔬 Experimental workflows
📈 Analysis tools
🐁 Animal tracking algorithms
📊 Statistical modeling

Build skills in quantitative #BehSci analysis & #DataSkyence: www.jax.org/education-an...

#Neuroskyence

White graphic with blue along the bottom reads, ""The afternoon workshops offered extensive hands-on experience, allowing me to seamlessly incorporate these skills into my existing workflows and behavioral analysis pipelines." Tushar Arora | Postdoctoral Fellow | Albert Einstein College of Medicine | The Jackson Laboratory."

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Murawala Lab at MDI Bio Lab @murawalalab.bsky.social · Jul 15

Congratulations 👏

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MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibiolab.bsky.social · Jun 30

This image from 2024 is by MDI Bio Lab Senior Scientist Travis Carney. It shows the neurons in the brain of a #Drosophila fruit fly larva. The images are color-coded projections, so different focal planes are in different colors.

#standwithscience #researchmatters #microscopymonday #lightsheet 🧪 🤝

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MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibiolab.bsky.social · Jun 27

When 2024 SURF student David Tettey Tawiah realized that future students might not have the same opportunity he did, he took action — becoming a monthly donor through our Catalysts Circle, a community who believes in the power of science education.

#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝 🍎

This Is Why: “I’m Honored to Contribute to Such a Noble Cause”

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MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibiolab.bsky.social · Jul 2

Fabian Voigt — visiting scientist at MDI Bio Lab and ‪@harvard.edu‬ neurobiologist postdoc — helped install our mesoSPIM microscope and is now building tools to track zebrafish brain activity as they swim and interact. Read the Q&A.

#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝

A New Lens on Biology

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MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibiolab.bsky.social · Jun 30

A preprint co-authored by MDI Bio Lab Ph.D. student @damgargar.bsky.social (@murawalalab.bsky.social) is already turning heads!

The study was recently highlighted by @prelights.bsky.social, a journal featuring noteworthy preprints of particular interest to the biological community. 🧪 🤝

The essential role of connective-tissue cells during axolotl limb regeneration - preLights

Axolotl limb regeneration decoded! Connective-tissue cells aren’t just participants – they are essential architects of new limbs. Remove them, and regeneration stalls!

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Damián García-García @damgargar.bsky.social · Jun 30

We're grateful to have our #preprint featured in @prelights.bsky.social. Thank you @dhanuush.bsky.social for selecting it!

Check it out! 🤩

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preLights @prelights.bsky.social · Jun 30

Axolotl limb regeneration decoded! Connective-tissue cells aren’t just participants – they are essential architects of new limbs. Remove them, and regeneration stalls!

First #preLight post from @dhanuush.bsky.social, highlighting #preprint from @murawalalab.bsky.social and team:

The essential role of connective-tissue cells during axolotl limb regeneration - preLights

Axolotl limb regeneration decoded! Connective-tissue cells aren’t just participants – they are essential architects of new limbs. Remove them, and regeneration stalls!

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Indian Society of Developmental Biologists @insdb.bsky.social · Jun 30

📢Early Bird Deadline Extended to July 15!

We have extended the deadline for InSDB-ISD early bird registrations to July 15.
Don’t miss your chance to register at discounted rates-register now!

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InSDB-ISD joint meeting 2025 - InSDB

After the successful 2024 edition, InSDB 2025 is here! This year, the conference will be held jointly with the International Society of Differentiation (ISD). The meeting will happen from 15-17 Decemb...

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preLights @prelights.bsky.social · Jun 30

Axolotl limb regeneration decoded! Connective-tissue cells aren’t just participants – they are essential architects of new limbs. Remove them, and regeneration stalls!

First #preLight post from @dhanuush.bsky.social, highlighting #preprint from @murawalalab.bsky.social and team:

The essential role of connective-tissue cells during axolotl limb regeneration - preLights

Axolotl limb regeneration decoded! Connective-tissue cells aren’t just participants – they are essential architects of new limbs. Remove them, and regeneration stalls!

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dhanuush.bsky.social @dhanuush.bsky.social · Jun 30

Check out my first preLights post highlighting the work of
team @murawalalab.bsky.social!

preLights @prelights.bsky.social · Jun 30

Axolotl limb regeneration decoded! Connective-tissue cells aren’t just participants – they are essential architects of new limbs. Remove them, and regeneration stalls!

First #preLight post from @dhanuush.bsky.social, highlighting #preprint from @murawalalab.bsky.social and team:

The essential role of connective-tissue cells during axolotl limb regeneration - preLights

Axolotl limb regeneration decoded! Connective-tissue cells aren’t just participants – they are essential architects of new limbs. Remove them, and regeneration stalls!

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Murawala Lab at MDI Bio Lab @murawalalab.bsky.social · Jun 30

Thank you Dhanuush for highlighting our work.

dhanuush.bsky.social @dhanuush.bsky.social · Jun 30

Check out my first preLights post highlighting the work of
team @murawalalab.bsky.social!

preLights @prelights.bsky.social · Jun 30

Axolotl limb regeneration decoded! Connective-tissue cells aren’t just participants – they are essential architects of new limbs. Remove them, and regeneration stalls!

First #preLight post from @dhanuush.bsky.social, highlighting #preprint from @murawalalab.bsky.social and team:

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MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibiolab.bsky.social · Jun 18

MDI Biological Laboratory is #hiring an Executive Coordinator to support our President, Chief of Staff, and leadership team. A key role at the intersection of strategy, operations, and communication.

Learn more and apply below. 🧪 🤝

#standwithscience #researchmatters

Executive Operations Coordinator

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Murawala Lab at MDI Bio Lab @murawalalab.bsky.social · Jun 10

Check out this exciting work by Tim from @jamesmonaghan.bsky.social‬ lab on the gene circuit of RA during limb regeneration www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Retinoic acid breakdown is required for proximodistal positional identity during axolotl limb regeneration - Nature Communications

How axolotl salamanders know what portion of the limb to regenerate remains a mystery. In this article, the authors show that precise retinoic acid degradation is critical for instructing regener...

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New England Society for Microscopy @nesmicroscopy.bsky.social · Jun 9

For #MicroscopyMonday, a 100M year-old 🦟 in amber! Lots of familiar #NESM faces up in Acadia for the #LSFM25 at the MDI @mdibiolab.bsky.social !

🔬: Bruker @brukercorporation.bsky.social, LCS SPIM
🟠: Courtesy the Sims Collection
🥼&🎥: Jan Frankowski @frankowskijc.bsky.social

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Light-Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy (LSFM) course @lsfm-na.bsky.social · Jun 2

While we are on our lunch break, the students are enjoying some beautiful weather here at @mdibiolab.bsky.social.

#lsfm25 #microscopy #science #education

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MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibiolab.bsky.social · Jun 2

This #microscopymonday image by Assistant Professor Prayag @murawalalab.bsky.social is of a juvenile axolotl. It shows transgenic line labeling of the central and peripheral nervous system through a stereoscope.

#standwithscience #researchmatters #microscopy #fluorescentproteins #lightsheet 🧪 🤝

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Murawala Lab at MDI Bio Lab @murawalalab.bsky.social · May 23

That's lovely ☺️

MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibiolab.bsky.social · May 23

Meet the axolotl — salamanders that can regrow entire limbs, parts of their heart, spinal cord, and even parts of their brain. Studying how axolotls regenerate could unlock big clues for healing in humans. 🔬🦎

#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝 🖥️ 🧬

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MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibiolab.bsky.social · May 23

Meet the axolotl — salamanders that can regrow entire limbs, parts of their heart, spinal cord, and even parts of their brain. Studying how axolotls regenerate could unlock big clues for healing in humans. 🔬🦎

#standwithscience #researchmatters 🧪 🤝 🖥️ 🧬

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Murawala Lab at MDI Bio Lab @murawalalab.bsky.social · May 22

Indeed!!! So many cool discoveries and progress in the field... 🎉

Andras Simon @andrassimon.bsky.social · May 21

Very cool!

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Andras Simon @andrassimon.bsky.social · May 21

Very cool!

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