The processes of embryogenesis, namely differentiation and growth, and also the maintenance of the organism, require energy. Needham (1950) claimed that during development carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism came into operation in that order. This sequence may differ in some species (Løvtrup, 1959a, b). The importance of —SH groups in the morphogenesis of Planorbis exustus was earlier studied using chloroacetophenone (CAP), an —SH inhibitor, which caused arrest of development, delay in cleavage, exogastrulation etc. when cleavagestage embryos were treated (Mulherkar & Sherbet, 1963). Since —SH reactants are also inhibitors of carbohydrate metabolism, we felt it desirable to find out if carbohydrate metabolism preponderates during the cleavage period and thereby decide whether the action of CAP is to inhibit this metabolism or to interfere with the —SH groups taking part in the formation of the mitotic spindle, regarding which Rapkine put forward the theory of reversible denaturation.
Development Journal Meeting 2022: From Stem Cells to Human Development
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Following a virtual meeting in 2020, we are delighted to announce that the fifth iteration of our popular Journal Meeting will be held from 11-14 September 2022 at the historic Wotton House, Surrey. Registration is open now.
Special Issue: The Immune System in Development and Regeneration
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Our latest special issue is now complete. It showcases articles that add to the repertoire of immune cell functions during development, repair and regeneration, and provide insights into the developmental pathways leading to the generation and dispersal of these cells.
Propose a new Workshop
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Our Workshops bring together leading experts and early-career researchers from a range of scientific backgrounds. Applications are now open to propose Workshops for 2024, one of which will be held in a Global South country.
Preprints in Development
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As part of our efforts to support the use of preprints and help curate the preprint literature, we are delighted to launch a new article type: ‘In preprints’. These pieces will discuss one or more recent preprints and place them in a broader context. You can read the first article here.
FocalPlane Network launched
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Like the Node Network, the aim of the FocalPlane Network is to facilitate promotion and networking as well as assist those seeking conference speakers, committee members, reviewers or collaborators. We hope that it will help promote diversity in the community. Find out more and join the Network here.
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