Disruptions in the gut microbiome caused by antibiotics, diet or environmental factors may make the central nervous system more vulnerable to damage from viruses.
A large internet-based study suggests that adults with a close relative with Alzheimer’s disease have learning impairments that may be worsened by diabetes or genetics.
Analysis of data on tens of thousands of drug-gene interactions suggests that decentralised collaboration will increase the robustness of scientific findings in biomedical research.
Changes in blood flow after heart injury in zebrafish triggers a signalling cascade in heart muscle cells that promotes cell growth and heart tissue regeneration.
The Ben Barres Spotlight Awards will give scientists in underrepresented communities an opportunity to gain visibility for their work and increase collaboration.
