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Journal of Developmental Biology (JDB, ISSN: 2221-3759) is an international, open-access journal dedicated to publishing pioneering research in developmental biology. The journal covers a broad spectrum of topics, including molecular and cellular mechanisms of development, evolutionary perspectives, and translational applications. By offering free access to all articles, JDB aims to promote the global exchange of knowledge and foster collaboration among researchers, educators, and students.

As we look back on 2023, JDB has showcased a diverse array of high-impact studies that have captured the attention of the developmental biology community. These articles explore groundbreaking discoveries, offer new methodologies, and present novel insights into complex biological processes.

Whether you are conducting research, teaching, or simply exploring the fascinating world of developmental biology, JDB provides a wealth of resources to support your journey.

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“The Complex Bridge between Aquatic and Terrestrial Life: Skin Changes during Development of Amphibians”
by Esra Akat Çömden, Melodi Yenmiş, and Berna Çakıry
J. Dev. Biol. 2023, 11(1), 6; https://doi.org/10.3390/jdb11010006
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2221-3759/11/1/6

“Modeling Podocyte Ontogeny and Podocytopathies with the Zebrafish”
by Bridgette E. Drummond, Wesley S. Ercanbrack and Rebecca A. Wingert
J. Dev. Biol. 2023, 11(1), 9; https://doi.org/10.3390/jdb11010009
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2221-3759/11/1/9

“Evo Devo of the Vertebrates Integument”
by Danielle Dhouailly
J. Dev. Biol. 2023, 11(2), 25; https://doi.org/10.3390/jdb11020025
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2221-3759/11/2/25

“A Refined Single Cell Landscape of Haematopoiesis in the Mouse Foetal Liver”
by Elena Ceccacci, Emanuela Villa, Fabio Santoro, Saverio Minucci, Christiana Ruhrberg and Alessandro Fantin
J. Dev. Biol. 2023, 11(2), 15; https://doi.org/10.3390/jdb11020015
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2221-3759/11/2/15

“Comparison of Pronase versus Manual Dechorionation of Zebrafish Embryos for Small Molecule Treatments”
by Eva H. Hasegawa, Gist H. Farr III and Lisa Maves
J. Dev. Biol. 2023, 11(2), 16; https://doi.org/10.3390/jdb11020016
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2221-3759/11/2/16

“The Story of the Finest Armor: Developmental Aspects of Reptile Skin”
by Melodi Yenmiş and Dinçer Ayaz
J. Dev. Biol. 2023, 11(1), 5; https://doi.org/10.3390/jdb11010005
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2221-3759/11/1/5

“Principles of Zebrafish Nephron Segment Development”
by Thanh Khoa Nguyen, Madeline Petrikas, Brooke E. Chambers and Rebecca A. Wingert
J. Dev. Biol. 2023, 11(1), 14; https://doi.org/10.3390/jdb11010014
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2221-3759/11/1/14

“The Lost and Found: Unraveling the Functions of Orphan Genes”
by Ali Zeeshan Fakhar, Jinbao Liu, Karolina M. Pajerowska-Mukhtar and M. Shahid Mukhtar
J. Dev. Biol. 2023, 11(2), 27; https://doi.org/10.3390/jdb11020027
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2221-3759/11/2/27

“Attenuation of Dopaminergic Neurodegeneration in a C. elegans Parkinson’s Model through Regulation of Xanthine Dehydrogenase (XDH-1) Expression by the RNA Editase, ADR-2”
by Lindsey A. Starr, Luke E. McKay, Kylie N. Peter, Lena M. Seyfarth, Laura A. Berkowitz, Kim A. Caldwell and Guy A. Caldwell
J. Dev. Biol. 2023, 11(2), 20; https://doi.org/10.3390/jdb11020020
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2221-3759/11/2/20

“COMMD10 Is Essential for Neural Plate Development during Embryogenesis”
by Khanh P. Phan, Panayiotis Pelargos, Alla V. Tsytsykova, Erdyni N. Tsitsikov, Graham Wiley, Chuang Li, Melissa Bebak and Ian F. Dunn
J. Dev. Biol. 2023, 11(1), 13; https://doi.org/10.3390/jdb11010013
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2221-3759/11/1/13

“Current Advances in Bovine In Vitro Maturation and Embryo Production Using Different Antioxidants: A Review”
by Roksana Naspinska, Maria Helena Moreira da Silva and Fernando Moreira da Silva
J. Dev. Biol. 2023, 11(3), 36; https://doi.org/10.3390/jdb11030036
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2221-3759/11/3/36

“Phase Separation as a Driver of Stem Cell Organization and Function during Development”
by Amalia S. Parra and Christopher A. Johnston
J. Dev. Biol. 2023, 11(4), 45; https://doi.org/10.3390/jdb11040045
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2221-3759/11/4/45

“Regionalized Protein Localization Domains in the Zebrafish Hair Cell Kinocilium”
by Timothy Erickson, William Paul Biggers, III, Kevin Williams, Shyanne E. Butland and Alexandra Venuto
J. Dev. Biol. 2023, 11(2), 28; https://doi.org/10.3390/jdb11020028
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2221-3759/11/2/28

“Identifying Molecular Roadblocks for Transcription Factor-Induced Cellular Reprogramming In Vivo by Using C. elegans as a Model Organism”
by Ismail Özcan and Baris Tursun
J. Dev. Biol. 2023, 11(3), 37; https://doi.org/10.3390/jdb11030037
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2221-3759/11/3/37