developmental biology
noun
: a discipline of biology concerned with the processes and mechanisms that control and influence the development and growth of organisms especially from a molecular, cellular, or genetic perspective see evolutionary developmental biology
developmental biologist
noun
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Mammalian diversity in a dish Researchers have traditionally used organoids to model human diseases, test drugs and study developmental biology.
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Gat Rauner, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2024
After receiving her degree from UCLA in molecular, cell and developmental biology, Ross went on to become an assistant coach of the University of Arkansas gymnastics team in 2021.
—Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 28 July 2024
Buddy, who was graduating Friday with a degree in molecular cell and developmental biology, planned to move to Salt Lake City to work as a research scientist at the University of Utah.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024
Jeffrey Maloy, an associate professor of teaching in molecular cell and developmental biology, voted no on both motions.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024
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Gat Rauner, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2024
After receiving her degree from UCLA in molecular, cell and developmental biology, Ross went on to become an assistant coach of the University of Arkansas gymnastics team in 2021.
—Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 28 July 2024
Buddy, who was graduating Friday with a degree in molecular cell and developmental biology, planned to move to Salt Lake City to work as a research scientist at the University of Utah.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024
Jeffrey Maloy, an associate professor of teaching in molecular cell and developmental biology, voted no on both motions.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024
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“Developmental biology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developmental%20biology. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.
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