Ectoderm 3 (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Micropatterned plates contain multiple colonies of embryonic cells. The plates developed at Rice University allow researchers to view and manipulate the colonies as they grow to determine how signaling pathways help cells differentiate. Credit Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.