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Xenbase: Xenopus laevis and Xenopus tropicalis biology and genomics resource. Located in Calgary and Cincinnati. www.xenbase.org
Ran et al. generated a retinal regeneration model and a tumor model using targeted integration in X. tropicalis (PNAS). Kagawa et al. provide a step-by-step protocol for knock-in targeted integration in X. laevis (DGD). www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
October 21, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Ran et al. generated a retinal regeneration model and a tumor model using targeted integration in X. tropicalis (PNAS). Kagawa et al. provide a step-by-step protocol for knock-in targeted integration in X. laevis (DGD). www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Course - Cell & Developmental Biology of Xenopus: Gene Discovery & Disease, April 7 - 21, 2026. Application Deadline: January 16, 2026 xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
October 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Course - Cell & Developmental Biology of Xenopus: Gene Discovery & Disease, April 7 - 21, 2026. Application Deadline: January 16, 2026 xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
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
October 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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
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
September 10, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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
Online only registration for the 20th IXC available. Deadline August 15. www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
August 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Online only registration for the 20th IXC available. Deadline August 15. www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
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
July 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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
It is absolutely crazy to think we no longer need model organism research. - Carole Labonne www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
July 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
It is absolutely crazy to think we no longer need model organism research. - Carole Labonne www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
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
July 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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
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
July 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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
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
July 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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
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
June 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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
Cincinnati Xenbase BBQ dinner outing last Friday at Webb's BBQ in Newport, KY. Thanks to Joe Webb!
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June 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Cincinnati Xenbase BBQ dinner outing last Friday at Webb's BBQ in Newport, KY. Thanks to Joe Webb!
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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
June 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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
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
May 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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
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
May 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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
Congratulations to Ray Keller, PhD for his election to the National Academy of Sciences. www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenops #frogs
May 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Congratulations to Ray Keller, PhD for his election to the National Academy of Sciences. www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenops #frogs
Hello fellow froggers! Just over a week until the deadline for the Nikon Small World microscopy competition. Submit your images and show off the power of Xenopus! enter.nikonsmallworld.com #science #devbio #nikon #microscopy #xenopus #frogs
April 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Hello fellow froggers! Just over a week until the deadline for the Nikon Small World microscopy competition. Submit your images and show off the power of Xenopus! enter.nikonsmallworld.com #science #devbio #nikon #microscopy #xenopus #frogs
McCluskey et al. publish in Nature Communications how expression of autism genes is enriched in migratory embryonic gut progenitors causing GI dismotility. www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
April 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
McCluskey et al. publish in Nature Communications how expression of autism genes is enriched in migratory embryonic gut progenitors causing GI dismotility. www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
20th International Xenopus Conference. Portsmouth, UK. August 17-21. Registration now open. Abstract submission deadline: May 23. xenopusresource.org/20th-interna... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
April 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
20th International Xenopus Conference. Portsmouth, UK. August 17-21. Registration now open. Abstract submission deadline: May 23. xenopusresource.org/20th-interna... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
Jaeger et al. screened Adeno-associated viral tools (AAVs) in three different amphibian species brains identifying serotypes that transduce neurons. Published in Developmental Cell. www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
December 17, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Jaeger et al. screened Adeno-associated viral tools (AAVs) in three different amphibian species brains identifying serotypes that transduce neurons. Published in Developmental Cell. www.xenbase.org/xenbase/doNe... #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs
NEW TOOL on Xenbase Simple Synteny Search: 16,000 synteny maps! Each map shows the gene of interest at center (yellow) flanked by 5 up and 5 downstream genes.
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Test it out and tell us if you find any bugs: [email protected] #science #devbio #xenoopus #frogs
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Test it out and tell us if you find any bugs: [email protected] #science #devbio #xenoopus #frogs
December 2, 2024 at 6:21 PM
NEW TOOL on Xenbase Simple Synteny Search: 16,000 synteny maps! Each map shows the gene of interest at center (yellow) flanked by 5 up and 5 downstream genes.
bio1.xenbase.org/synteny/Xenb...
Test it out and tell us if you find any bugs: [email protected] #science #devbio #xenoopus #frogs
bio1.xenbase.org/synteny/Xenb...
Test it out and tell us if you find any bugs: [email protected] #science #devbio #xenoopus #frogs