Last year, AAA took the unprecedented step of publishing a special issue of The Anatomical Record that examines “the soul of our discipline” and AAA, co-editors Jeffrey T. Laitman and Heather F. Smith wrote in their issue editorial. Guest Edited by Jason Organ and Amber Comer, both of Indiana University in Indianapolis, the collection of papers in this special issue “looks at our past through a powerful, … Continue reading Revisiting the Anatomical Record Special Issue on History, Ethics

As she gets ready to attend (and speak at!) her first AAA meeting, biomedical engineer Lara A. Thompson said she is excited to meet other scientists and educators and share tips for building educational programs and improving student involvement. “I’m most interested in learning but also sharing, I always like learning something new,” said Thompson, who will speak on Sunday, March 26 at Anatomy Connected … Continue reading Anatomy Connected Plenary Speaker Lara A. Thompson Will Discuss Research on Human Mobility

Want to read about North African catfish’s pectoral fins, North American killfish and platyfish? Then be sure to check out the November issue of AAA’s Developmental Dynamics. This month’s cover story is on the development of the North African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, pectoral fin and how it differs from the stereotypical teleost pattern. In the research article, “Direct development of the catfish pectoral fin: An alternative … Continue reading November Issue of Developmental Dynamics is Out