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  1. Diverse ‘neighborhoods’ boost plant productivity

    Glasshouse and field experiments show that populations of plants where a low percentage of individuals differ in the activity of a single gene are more productive than uniform monocultures.

  2. The picky protein that shapes immunity

    A small “scoop loop” helps an immune system protein contribute to a targeted immune response.

  3. A gut feeling for regeneration

    Studying the gut architecture of flatworms may help scientist to understand how tissues regrow and regenerate.

  4. How synthetic data can protect participant privacy

    Synthetic datasets could make it easier for scientists to share data without jeopardizing the privacy of participants.

  5. The tug-of-war that decides which way is which

    A molecular tug-of-war between two types of motor proteins decides which end of a fly embryo will be the tail.

  6. Beyond sight

    A region of the brain called the VOTC, which is known to categorize visual information, can also classify sound information in the absence of vision.

  7. Growing the spine with smart glue

    Scientists use principles from engineering to understand how a biological glue helps the spine develop in the embryo.

  8. Mystery molecule switches off immune cells

    Some cancer cells resist immunotherapy by releasing an unknown molecule that blocks the activation of immune cells throughout the body.
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