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  1. Over half a million enzymes share the same minimal core

    The origins and evolution of carbohydrate-building enzymes have been traced across the tree of life, uncovering a minimal structural unit of this diverse enzyme family.

  2. A tale of two itaconates

    Mouse study shows that the precise source of the anti-inflammatory chemical itaconate can changes its effect on immune responses to particles of air pollution.

  3. How some mice grow long in the tooth

    Comparing how two strains of laboratory mice develop their differently shaped molars gives insight into how variations during development influence evolution.

  4. How cholera counters viral attacks

    Vibrio cholerae bacteria and the viruses that infect them competing in an arms race.

  5. Channeling the positive

    Research in mice sheds light on the mechanism required to release serotonin, the molecule targeted by many antidepressants.

  6. The talking ape

    Comparing the brains of chimpanzees, macaques and humans provides insights into the evolution of language.

  7. A perk of being a wallflower

    Most wallflowers have evolved to make two complementary chemicals to defend themselves against insect pests.

  8. Seeking closure

    Fruit flies help reveal the importance of cell and tissue polarity genes in developmental disorders where the neural tube fails to close properly.
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