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Why we study shrimp on treadmills: The case for curiosity-driven research
An op-ed by Carole LaBonne on basic science
In recent debates about government funding, certain quirky-sounding research projects — like studying shrimp on treadmills — have grabbed headlines and become easy targets for criticism. Politicians and the public alike ask: “Why should we pay for shrimp running on treadmills?”
The biological truth: Trump’s gender directives ignore science
SDB Statement on Abrupt Dismissal of NIH and NSF Staff
The Society for Developmental Biology (SDB) is alarmed by the recent workforce reductions at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and other federal research agencies. These sudden and far-reaching cutbacks jeopardize the breadth and depth of scientific inquiry—including in the field of developmental biology ...
Statement from the SDB President on Recent Events
We acknowledge that recent events and policy changes are
unsettling—even frightening—especially for those in the early stages of
their careers. Please know that the Society for Developmental Biology
(SDB) remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering a welcoming,
supportive environment for all aspiring scientists.
2025 SDB Award Winners
The Society for Developmental Biology Board of Directors selected the following recipients for the 2025 SDB Awards. They will present their award lectures at the 20th International Congress of Developmental Biology, June 18-22, 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
SDB Statement on the Unprecedented Disruptions to Biomedical Research
Scientific research is a driving force behind human progress. It fuels medical breakthroughs, spurs technological innovations and drives economic growth. Federal funding of research by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) is absolutely critical for ensuring that the U.S. maintains its global leadership in science and technology.
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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WIREs Mechanisms of Disease
WIREs Developmental Biology, previously published in association with the Society for Developmental Biology, has merged into WIREs Mechanisms of Disease. All SDB members can access WIREs Mechanisms of Disease articles for free by signing in to their SDB Membership Portal.
