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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · 18h

Prof. Sir John Gurdon (1933-2025). It is with great sadness that I share the news of the death of a father of the Xenopus field, Professor Sir John Gurdon. www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

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Alliance of Genome Resources @alliancegenome.bsky.social · 5d

Nature has published an article on the crisis facing MODs
Model organism databases face budget cuts and closures www.nature.com/articles/d41...
@zfinmod.bsky.social @xenbase.bsky.social @yeastgenome.bsky.social @mousegenome.bsky.social @ratgenome.bsky.social @geneontology.bsky.social @nature.com

Model organism databases face budget cuts and closures

Beyond the crucial data they contain, these digital archives have provided an important space for academic communities to exchange ideas and resources.

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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · 28d

Naert et al. (Nature Biotechnology) present Pythia editing enabling predictable, accurate genome editing in diverse cellular contexts, both in vivo (Xenopus and adult mouse brains) and in vitro. www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · Aug 13

Online only registration for the 20th IXC available. Deadline August 15. www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · Jul 30

Van Itallie et al. present a deep analysis of changes of ∼15,000 proteins and ∼11,500 phospho-sites at 11 developmental time points in Xenopus laevis embryos. Published in Developmental Biology. www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · Jul 10

It is absolutely crazy to think we no longer need model organism research. - Carole Labonne www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · Jul 9

Bresteau et al. report that apical size reduction via macropinocytosis serves as a malleable and less destructive form of tissue remodeling that can alleviate the need for cell loss. www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · Jul 9

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National Xenopus Resource on X: "https://t.co/q9x70xVVLs Please watch video and post a comment in support of use of animal models. They are seeking our input and if we don’t provide it then they will simply say well we didn’t hear anything" / X

https://t.co/q9x70xVVLs Please watch video and post a comment in support of use of animal models. They are seeking our input and if we don’t provide it then they will simply say well we didn’t hear anything

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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · Jul 3

Cyborg tadpoles: Sheng et al. developed soft, thin, stretchable bioelectronic arrays that integrate seamlessly into developing embryos’ brains. www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

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Alliance of Genome Resources @alliancegenome.bsky.social · Jul 2

A significant emphasis will be placed on undergraduates, trainees, and junior faculty, with opportunities for platform presentations, flash talks, posters, and roundtable discussions.
@socdevbio.bsky.social @xenbase.bsky.social @dshb-antibodies.bsky.social @devdynamics.bsky.social

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Alliance of Genome Resources @alliancegenome.bsky.social · Jul 2

The Midwest Regional Society for Developmental Biologists meeting, Sept 19-21, 2025, will be at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio www.midwestsdbincincy.org
Registration deadline 9/7/25; abstract deadlines 8/7/25 for talks, 8/22/25 for posters.

Midwest SDB 2025

www.midwestsdbincincy.org

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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · Jul 2

2025 Midwest Regional Meeting of the Society for Developmental Biology, Sept. 19-21: Registration and Abstract Submission now open! midwestsdbincincy.org #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · Jun 18

Reminder: Nominations for the IXB Young Investigator Award are due by June 20. www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

IXB Young Investigator Award

Xenbase: The Xenopus Model Organism Knowledgebase.

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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · Jun 17

Stickers for upcoming meetings. #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · Jun 17

Edwards et al. discovered that endosomal trafficking, is essential for delivering key proteins to the correct locations during trachea and esophagus development. Published in Developmental Cell. www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · Jun 10

Cincinnati Xenbase BBQ dinner outing last Friday at Webb's BBQ in Newport, KY. Thanks to Joe Webb!

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#science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · Jun 10

The Alliance Office Hours topic for June is Orthology and Paralogy in the Alliance Thursday, June 12 @ noon (EDT). The registration form for the webinar is below.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The Alliance Events calendar is:
www.alliancegenome.org/event-calendar
#science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · Jun 5

Please read and share this opinion piece written by Carole LaBonne (our fellow Xenopus researcher) published in STAT in support for animal models in biomedical research. www.statnews.com/2025/05/19/a... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

There is no replacement (yet) for animal models in medical research

The NIH is “reducing animal use in research.” But there is no replacement for animal models.

www.statnews.com

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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · Jun 5

Abstract submission for the 20th International Xenopus Conference in Portsmouth, UK is extended to 12pm UK time, June 9! xenopusresource.org/20th-interna... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

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Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · Nov 13

I think I can announce it (it's on the website now), but I'm really excited to say that I got the journal cover for the November issue of JCS! The retina is so beautiful, and I'm so happy I get to share that.
doi.org/10.1242/jcs....

🐸 🧪 #neuroskyence #academicsky #sciart 🐡

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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · May 14

The International Xenopus Board (IXB) Young Investigator Award recognizes an outstanding junior faculty member from any country making significant scientific achievements using Xenopus. Nominations due June 20, 2025. www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · May 14

Dr. Dominique Alfandari seeks requests for producing Xenopus antibodies. Fill out the form in the link to make your suggestions. www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · May 14

Congratulations to Ray Keller, PhD for his election to the National Academy of Sciences. www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenops #frogs

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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · Apr 29

Y'all be crazy!

a group of fish are swimming in a tank with green algae

ALT: a group of fish are swimming in a tank with green algae

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Xenbase @xenbase.bsky.social · Apr 23

Don't make us slap you with our clawed and webbed feet!

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