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T helper cells import methionine to synthesize new proteins and to provide the methyl groups needed for the methylation of RNA and DNA that drives T cell proliferation and differentiation.

The expansion of bacterial swarms and the spreading of biofilms can be described by a unified biophysical theory that involves both active and passive processes.

When an individual makes a judgement about the actions of another individual, taking the latter's viewpoint into consideration enhances cooperation in society at large.

Research that links brain structure with behavior needs more data, better analyses, and more intelligent approaches.

How does the inner ear communicate with the cerebellar cortex to maintain balance and posture?

Electric fish are able to take what they have learnt about sensory processing in certain situations and apply it in other situations.

Two recently discovered transcription factors stop cells from dividing when plants face extreme heat and DNA damage.

A large-scale campaign to promote measles vaccinations has substantially reduced the number of children dying from the disease in India.

New interneurons are added in the hindbrain to support more complex movements as young zebrafish get older.

A combination of old and new techniques have been used to reveal new details about the behavior of individual neurons across the sleep-wake-cycle.