Developmental Biology (DBI)

Section Information

Developmental Biology focuses on the processes that control growth, differentiation, and the formation of tissues and organs in living organisms. The field examines how genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms guide development from fertilization to adulthood.

Current research explores embryogenesis, stem cell biology, morphogenesis, gene regulation during development, and regeneration. Advances in imaging, single-cell analysis, genome editing, and molecular profiling are providing deeper insight into developmental pathways and congenital disorders.

This section publishes experimental studies, molecular and genetic analyses, imaging-based investigations, theoretical models, and review articles related to developmental processes in plants and animals.

Scope

Embryonic Development

• Fertilization and early embryogenesis
• Axis formation and body patterning
• Gastrulation and organogenesis
• Comparative embryology

Gene Regulation in Development

• Developmental gene expression networks
• Transcription factors and signaling pathways
• Epigenetic regulation during development
• Non-coding RNAs in developmental control

Stem Cells and Differentiation

• Stem cell maintenance and lineage commitment
• Cell fate specification
• Induced pluripotent stem cells
• Tissue-specific progenitor cells

Morphogenesis and Tissue Formation

• Cell migration and tissue remodeling
• Mechanical forces in development
• Organ development and structural patterning
• Developmental defects and abnormalities

Regeneration and Repair

• Tissue regeneration mechanisms
• Wound healing and repair processes
• Developmental plasticity
• Comparative regeneration models

Evolutionary Developmental Biology

• Evolution of developmental pathways
• Comparative genomics of development
• Phylogenetic analysis of developmental genes
• Diversification of body plans

Advanced Methods in Developmental Research

• Live imaging of developmental processes
• Single-cell transcriptomics
• Genome editing and functional studies
• Computational modeling of development

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