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Scientists discovered the oldest-known fossil of a giant tadpole (16 cm long) that wriggled around over 160 million years ago (published in Nature, artwork by Gabriel Lío). xenbase.org/xenbase/doNews… #science #devbio #xenopus ancestor #frogs

Due to certificate problems please use a browser other than Chrome, Edge, or other Chromium-based browsers to visit Xenbase. Examples include Firefox and Safari. We hope to be able to fix this issue soon. Thank you. #science #biology #devbio #xenopus #frogs

A temporary work-around to visit Xenbase using Chrome or Edge is to use the url: xenbase.org a slight change from https. Clear your browser's cache and use the url. This is a certificate issue and we have not been hacked. #science #biology #devbio #xenopus #frogs

Our certificate problems are now resolved regarding Chrome, Edge, or other Chromium-based browsers. xenbase.org #science #biology #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. bio1.xenbase.org/synteny/Xenbas… Test it out and tell us if you find any bugs: [email protected] #science #devbio #xenoopus #frogs

Frogs: A biologists best friend Get up close and personal with the exotic amphibian helping students in CSHL’s Xenopus course study how life begins and operates. Watch the video clip on YouTube!! #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs youtube.com/watch?v=T6wu7X…

Jaeger et al. screened Adeno-associated viral tools (AAVs) in three different amphibian species brains identifying serotypes that transduce neurons. Published in Developmental Cell. xenbase.org/xenbase/doNews… #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

Developmental biology research leads to fundamental discoveries for biomedical research. Cell Reprogramming. Gurdon 1962. PMID: 13951335. Oocyte image by Brandy Walker and Amaya Moss 🐸Rachel🐸Miller🐸 . Tadpole line drawing from Xenbase . Society for Developmental Biology 1/12

20th International Xenopus Conference. Portsmouth, UK. August 17-21. Registration now open. Abstract submission deadline: May 23. xenopusresource.org/20th-internati… #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

McCluskey et al. publish in Nature Communications how expression of autism genes is enriched in migratory embryonic gut progenitors causing GI dismotility. xenbase.org/xenbase/doNews… #science #devbio #xenopus #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

Congratulations to Ray Keller, PhD for his election to the National Academy of Sciences. xenbase.org/xenbase/doNews… #science #devbio #xenops #frogs

Dr. Dominique Alfandari seeks requests for producing Xenopus antibodies. Fill out the form in the link to make your suggestions. xenbase.org/xenbase/doNews… #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. xenbase.org/xenbase/doNews… #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

Abstract submission for the 20th International Xenopus Conference in Portsmouth, UK is extended to 12pm UK time, June 9! xenopusresource.org/20th-internati… #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

Please read and share this opinion piece written by Carole LaBonne (our fellow Xenopus researcher) published in STAT in support for animal models in biomedical research. statnews.com/2025/05/19/ani… #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

The Alliance Office Hours topic for June is Orthology and Paralogy in the Alliance Thursday, June 12 @ noon (EDT). The registration form for the webinar is below. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… The Alliance Events calendar is: alliancegenome.org/event-calendar #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

Cincinnati Xenbase BBQ dinner outing last Friday at Webb's BBQ in Newport, KY. Thanks to Joe Webb! facebook.com/webbsbbq #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. xenbase.org/xenbase/doNews… #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs

Stickers for upcoming meetings. #science #devbio #xenopus #frogs