Structural, functional and computational evidence demonstrates that when certain ion channels are activated by mechanical force, they assume an open configuration in which the pore is formed by both protein and lipids.

Mice live longer and healthier lives when a cytokine protein called IL-11 is inhibited. The findings show how researchers can move beyond broad generalizations to engage with the nuances that modulate the pace of ageing.

Cognitive maps are internal representations of the external environment. Evidence from monkeys shows that a cognitive map can support the mental navigation of an array of landmarks without sensory input.

Motor neurons control the muscles and are therefore the only means through which the brain can move the body and interact with the world. The finding that motor neurons move a fly’s body differently depending on the current pose provides clues to the process that the brain uses to control the body.