12 September 2019: Modelling early embryos, and male-dominated conferences
This week, modelling embryonic development, and an analysis of male dominated conferences.
In this episode:
00:44 Imitating implantation
Researchers have created a system that uses stem cells to model the early stages of pregnancy.
Research article: Zheng et al.; News and Views: Human embryo implantation modelled in microfluidic channels
08:03 Research Highlights
Traces of baby turtle tracks, and Titan\u2019s explosive past.
Research Highlight: A baby sea turtle\u2019s ancient trek is captured in a fossil; Research Highlight: Giant explosions sculpted a moon\u2019s peculiar scenery
09:36 \u2018Manferences\u2019
Nature investigates the prevalence of conferences where most of the speakers are male.
News Feature: How to banish manels and manferences from scientific meetings
15:41 News Chat
An update on India\u2019s latest moon mission, drugs that may reverse biological age, and this year\u2019s Breakthrough Prize winners.
News: India loses contact with its Moon lander minutes before touchdown; News: First hint that body\u2019s \u2018biological age\u2019 can be reversed; News: First-ever picture of a black hole scoops US$3-million prize
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