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  1. Brain efficiency

    Mathematical modeling supports the idea that the brain’s nerve networks are designed to transmit information as efficiently as possible.
  2. Mapping infant brains

    Movie watching may provide scientists a window into infant brain activity and organization.
  3. Shining new light on retinal repair

    The inflammatory S1P signalling pathway suppresses the ability of the retina to regenerate.
  4. Tentacles and tumors

    Experiments in tiny freshwater animals suggest that certain tumors manipulate their host’s body to increase the likelihood of being transmitted to the next generation.
  5. Unbalanced mutations

    Analysis of many SARS-CoV-2 virus genomes shows that some mutations are more likely in regions where RNA is unpaired.
  6. Preventing sepsis in newborns

    Research in preterm piglets suggests that it may be possible to reduce the risk of sepsis in certain premature babies by adjusting the amount of glucose they receive as part of their care.
  7. A nerve of two halves

    Neurons that branch in two help to reveal differences between nerves that prevent repair of spinal cord injuries.
  8. A reusable brain implant

    The Apollo implant allows scientists to reliably and affordably track hundreds of neurons over months.