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A new method enables engineered immune progenitor cells to replace microglia in mice and reveals how a genetic mutation can lead to inflammation in the brain.

Experiments on Drosophila show that an evolutionarily conserved photoreceptor that senses light outside of the retina can regulate responses to direct visual cues.

Migratory moths use both magnetic and visual cues for navigation when travelling long distances in the dark.

High-throughput neutralisation tests could lead to a better understanding of the evolution of human influenza.

The presence of an organelle called the fusome in species as diverse as Drosophila and mammals indicates an ancient, conserved programme of germ cell development.

Temporary changes in synapses may allow working memory to keep track of both events and their timing.

Experiments mapping individual neurons in the sensorimotor cortex of mice show that sharp transitions in functional properties can define cortical regions.

The behaviour of a receptor protein can be influenced by the presence of certain lipids in the membrane it is embedded in.

Reducing the echo time of a whole-body MRI scanner makes it possible to image collagen, an important structural protein found in bones and tendons.

Hierarchical communication between cells with distinct positional memories orchestrates the regeneration of missing limb structures in axolotls.