An embryonic cell’s fate is sealed by the speed of a signal

Monday, August 4, 2014 - 15:18 in Biology & Nature

Early in development, chemical signals tell cells whether to turn into muscle, bone, brain or other tissue. By tracking cells’ responses to signals, researchers found the speed at which the signal arrives has an unexpected influence on that decision. More »

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