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Advancing the Field of Developmental Biology The Society for Developmental Biology fosters an inclusive global community of scientists and educators dedicated to furthering the field of developmental biology. Who We Are Researchers Educators Mentors SAVE THE DATE 20th International Congress of Developmental Biology June 1822 2025 bullet Sheraton Puerto Rico San Juan Puerto Rico The Society for Developmental Biology 84th Annual Meeting will be held June 1822 2025 in conjuction with the 20th International Congress of Developmental Biology and the 12th Latin American Society for Developmental Biology Meeting in San Juan Puerto Rico. Latest News Why we study shrimp on treadmills The case for curiositydriven research An oped by Carole LaBonne on basic scienceIn recent debates about government funding certain quirkysounding 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.