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  1. Live fast, die last

    Bacteria that grow more quickly are better at evading antibiotics.

  2. Mind the gap (junction)

    In the retina, the role of structures allowing two types of nerve cells to exchange electrical signals is coming to light.

  3. The odd one out

    Fatty acids activate all but one member of the KV7 family of ion channels.

  4. Counteracting the cost of cancer treatment

    In mice, drugs that eliminate senescent cells can prevent long-term side effects associated with radiation therapy.

  5. Right time, right place

    Studies in cells reveal a key aspect of protein production.

  6. Aging blood

    Researchers have developed a model to accurately predict the age of rats based on the frequency of a certain type of cell in their blood.

  7. Hold on tight

    Super resolution microscopy sheds light on how B cells form the tight connections needed to trigger the creation of antibodies.

  8. Crossing the valley

    Pupfish shed light on how new species evolve when the steps to get there reduce survival.
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