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Segmentation in mouse gastruloids A few years ago the Martinez Arias group, reported a model system to study mammalian development. Using mouse embryonic stem cells, they found that under defined culture conditions, precise numbers of cells would aggregate and undergo a series of events that mimic the early embryos. In...

CANCELLED Unfotunately our event as part of the Science Festival 2020 has had to be cancelled due to safety precautions relating to the COVID-19 virus. The Department of Genetics are delighted to open their doors again for the Cambridge Science Festival. We will be running a family-friendly event on 14 March 2020 from 11am...

Centernary celebrations were hosted at the John Innes Conference Centre on Tuesday 25 June 2019. Posters designed for our Saunders Lecture 2018 were displayed during the celebrations (pictured above). The posters were very much appreciated and attendees commented on how much they had learnt through these. The Director of...

This is Mental Health Awareness week ( https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk for more details) To mark this event in Genetics we have a donation box in the Tea Room with some Mental Health Foundation green ribbon badges which you can wear to raise awareness and show your support for good mental health for all. A Team Logo Quiz...