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  1. Mix and match

    A mathematical model of osteoporosis drugs suggests that certain treatment combinations could offer patients greater benefits.

  2. A new protein for division

    In zebrafish, a protein called Banp allows cells in the retina to copy their DNA and repair any replication damage before dividing in to two new cells.

  3. Detecting neurotransmitters with DopaFilm

    Fluorescent nanosensors embedded in a 2D structure show how nerve cells release chemicals at the level of a single synapse.

  4. Astrocyte signal loss in Alzheimer’s disease

    Awake mice with hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease show disruptions in the way some of their supporting brain cells respond to the signalling molecule norepinephrine.

  5. Ahead of the curve

    A free online tool named REAP helps researchers to evaluate how cells respond to varying drug levels and to compare different drug candidates.

  6. Putting plankton on the map

    Genomic investigations reveal a hidden map of plankton communities stretching across Earth’s oceans.

  7. DIP-ping into lipid metabolism

    The enzyme DIP2, which is conserved across animals and fungi, controls the level of distinct lipid subspecies, allowing cells to adapt to external stresses.

  8. Nucleating the innate response

    A nucleation barrier explains the switch-like activation of the inflammation regulator NF-kB.
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