Hearts beating. Luminescent brains. Eyes forming. The first cells of life dividing. These are just a few examples of the impressive sights students behold in the 黑料吃瓜资源 (CSHL) . With its see-through body and fast developmental cycles, the Xenopus, or African clawed frog, offers scientists a one-of-a-kind peek into the origins and mechanics of life.
鈥淔rogs were originally used to define developmental pathways that are important in all aspects of biology鈥�-the signals that distinguish our head from our back, belly, and so on,鈥� says Peter Walentek, one of the course instructors. 鈥淲e are more similar to the frog than we sometimes might wish for.鈥�
Press play to watch some of the extraordinary footage course participants have captured over the years. And see why remains a hopping hub for continuing education in developmental biology and beyond.
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