In 1992, NASA put live frogs and their eggs aboard the Space Shuttle; the eggs were fertilised and developed in microgravity

For a developing frog embryo, gravity is more than the force that keeps it on the ground. It can provide a reference for how ...

In 1992, Endeavour carried 4 female African clawed frogs into orbit; their eggs were fertilized in microgravity and developed into apparently normal tadpoles

In 1992, NASA's Endeavour shuttle carried African clawed frogs into orbit to study the effects of microgravity on reproduction and early development. This historic experiment revealed surprising ...
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New 3D anatomical atlas of the African clawed frog increases understanding of development and metamorphosis processes

A 3D anatomical atlas of the model organism Xenopus laevis (the African clawed frog) is now available to aid researchers in understanding embryonic development and metamorphosis—the intriguing process ...
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4 years after building a pool in his garden, photographer captures award-winning frog embryo image

Experiencing new life developing in front of the lens is a moment few ever encounter. For photographer and biologist Julian Terreros-Martin, that opportunity came unexpectedly – and has now earned him ...
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A mathematical model connects the evolution of chickens, fish and frogs

One of the most enduring, basic questions of life is: How does it happen? For instance, in human development, how do cells self-organize into skin, muscles or bones? How do they form a brain, a finger ...