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  1. Total recall

    T cells must encounter pathogen-derived antigens directly in the skin to differentiate into optimally effective, long-lived tissue-resident memory T cells.
  2. Growing brains

    Brain gels and computational modelling provide insights into the mechanisms underlying brain folding during development.
  3. The rise of brain folds

    Differences in brain folding between species can be explained by variations in initial brain size, shape and cortical growth rate, rather than by different folding mechanisms.
  4. Coercive citations

    Reviewer citation requests can turn peer review into a transaction rather than an objective critique of the article.
  5. Jaws revisited

    Studying the evolution of all aspects of shark teeth may reveal important insights into how different groups of sharks may adapt differently to changing environments.
  6. Tracking developing brain circuits

    A new computer algorithm allows the recording of the same developing neurons over time.
  7. Tracking infectious diseases

    GPS loggers facilitate the location tracking of individuals residing in high-risk leptospirosis areas, enabling a more accurate assessment of infection risk associated with this bacterial disease, which is prevalent in marginalized urban communities.
  8. Degenerative brain patterns

    The pattern of cell death in the cerebellum differs between disease and normal aging.