When a traumatic injury damages the nervous system, understanding what prevents nerve cells from repairing themselves is critical to improving recovery.

Abstract. Genetic perturbations are one of the great strengths of the model organism Drosophila melanogaster, with approaches such as classical mutagenesis

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Nature Cell Biology - Programmes that support diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in science are under attack in the USA. Data indicate that diversity in the scientific workforce increases...

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As biomedical research prioritizes human models and translational promise, classic model organisms are increasingly dismissed. Here we argue that they have a lasting value, both in enabling discovery and in cultivating scientific thinking, by training researchers in systems reasoning, integrative thinking and independent inquiry.

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Extrinsic factors and the interactions of neurons with surrounding tissues are essential for almost every aspect of neuronal development. Here we d...