Genetic analyses in zebrafish reveal a new role for the Meteorin protein family in the left-right asymmetry patterning during embryonic vertebrate development.

Several studies have now demonstrated that trained immunity occurs in the airways to several pathogens and products, while its utility is yet to be determined.

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This is a valuable study that explores the role of the conserved transcription factor POU4-2 in the maintenance, regeneration, and function of planarian mechanosensory neurons. The authors provide ...

The sense of smell is crucial for insect larvae not only to find a suitable food source but also for finding safe spaces which are free of their natural enemies.

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This study offers useful findings demonstrating the cartilage-protective effects of osteoactivin in inflammatory experimental models. The study provides compelling evidence that osteoactivin may serve ...

Single-cell RNA sequencing of thousands of yeast progeny reveals how gene expression differences and heritability drive phenotypic diversity.

Abundant single-stranded telomeric DNA distinguishes alternative lengthening of telomeres-positive cells and represents a potential biomarker and therapeutic vulnerability.

Computer code is provided to track the size and shape of deformable pigment cells in the skin of cephalopods from high-resolution video images.

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Models and experiments reveal that human L2/3 pyramidal neurons have distinctively low specific membrane capacitance which might have a significant impact on signal processing in human neocortex.