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Developmental Biology
From the Editor-in-Chief
DB Internship
DevBioConnect Webinar

Developmental Biology

Developmental Biology, the official journal of the Society for Developmental Biology, publishes original research on mechanisms of development, differentiation, and growth in animals and plants at the molecular, cellular, genetic and evolutionary levels.

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Epithelial cells changing shape during the cuboidal-to-squamous transition. In developing follicular epithelium of the Drosophila ovary, as follicle cells progress from Stage 8 (top) to stage 10 (bottom), complex genetic and mechanical forces shape these cells during mid-oogenesis. Cells are marked by A90-Gal4, mRFP expression (teal) and nuclei stained with DAPI (yellow-green).

A Message from the Editor-in-Chief of Developmental Biology

Ondine Cleaver

Guaranteed Peer Review for SDB Members

We are pleased to announce a new benefit for Society for Developmental Biology Members: Guaranteed peer review of their submissions at Developmental Biology.

Many journals often reject submissions after preliminary editorial review. This is typically due to the fierce competition for limited publication space. Without subsequent peer review, valuable expert comments on how a manuscript may be improved and ultimately published are not provided. Scientists at all career levels benefit from the peer review process, especially junior scientists who can incorporate expert advice to enhance the quality of published science.

SDB is committed to supporting our members by guaranteeing peer review of submissions to DB. While the publication of submitted manuscripts is dependent upon the outcome of the review process, we hope to add significant value to the publication process through a guaranteed review. Please submit your work to DB today.

Ondine Cleaver
Editor-in-Chief, Developmental Biology

SUBMIT TO DB

Developmental Biology Internship

The Developmental Biology Internship aims to provide our SDB trainees with professional hands-on experience in publication and communications, with the goal of enhancing visibility of our SDB society journal. Duties include participating in Developmental Biology (DB) weekly meetings, keeping minutes and helping compose the agendas, researching information, gathering data, coordinating new initiatives, and acting as a liaison with other SDB committees . Our interns have the unique opportunity to help shape the future of both the journal and the society, broaden their network with members in SDB and the wider DevBio community, and collaborate closely with SDB leadership.

2026 Developmental Biology Intern

Manaswini Sarangi

Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Michigan

DevBioConnect Webinar

January 13, 2026, 11 am Central Time

Dr. Karen Mruk and Dr. Nathanial Noblett

The DevBioConnect Webinar is presented by Developmental Biology, the official journal of the Society for Developmental Biology. It spotlights recent authors published in the journal.

The inaugural webinar will be held Tuesday, January 13 at 11am Central Time and feature Dr. Nathaniel Noblett (Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Ottawa) and Dr. Karen Mruk (Assistant Professor, East Carolina University).