Taking into account that ES cells are isolated at embryonic day 3.5
post fertilization, the sequential appearance of genes
specific for gastrulation, mesoderm formation, hemopoiesis, cardiopoiesis and neurogenesis
during ES cell differentiation follows the
timing of comparable developmental stages in embryonic development.
The job
posting is quite
specific, mentioning that the company prefers someone who is flexible with traveling to China 4 - 6
times during the forthcoming 6 months, with some travels lasting between 2 to 4 weeks per trip.