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  1. HIV’s helper

    When cells are infected with HIV-1, destruction of a newly identified protein stops cell division and boosts virus growth.

  2. How herpes viruses put on their protective coat

    Herpes simplex viruses have two proteins that make protective coats for new virus particles using membranes from their host cells.

  3. Blood test provides “speedometer” for aging

    A new algorithm that quickly identifies the pace of age-related changes from a single blood test may accelerate the discovery of treatments to slow the aging process.

  4. Taming a jumping gene

    Yeast domesticated a jumping gene, allowing them to change their sex on demand.

  5. A battle for Xist-ence?

    Female X-inactivation in mammals could be piggybacking on the cells’ ancient anti-viral defenses.

  6. Muscle disorder highlights calcium’s role in blood sugar control

    Malignant hyperthermia illuminates how high calcium levels in muscle disrupt sugar levels in our blood and contribute towards diabetes.

  7. Lonely or loner?

    Key differences in brain activity distinguish lonely zebrafish from comfortable loners – particularly when it comes to returning to normal social behaviour after isolation.

  8. A blueprint for the tubes for eating and breathing

    Genes that make both the trachea and esophagus from a single group of cells are revealed.
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