A molecular mechanism to inhibit Delta-Notch signaling and initiate neurogenesis is elucidated.

Authors: Sungjin Park, Changhee Lee, Priyanka Sabharwal, Mei Zhang, Caren L. Freel Meyers, Shanthini Sockanathan

In mouse skin, immune cells migrate toward lymphatic vessels along an immobilized chemokine gradient.

Authors: Michele Weber, Robert Hauschild, Jan Schwarz, Christine Moussion, Ingrid de Vries, Daniel F. Legler, Sanjiv A. Luther, Tobias Bollenbach, Michael Sixt

Aggressive defeat stress in mice causes glucocorticoid release and increased activity in the dopamine system. [Also see Perspective by McEwen]

Authors: Jacques Barik, Fabio Marti, Carole Morel, Sebastian P. Fernandez, Christophe Lanteri, Gérard Godeheu, Jean-Pol Tassin, Cédric Mombereau, Philippe Faure, François Tronche

Genetically susceptible mice isolated during adolescence can subsequently present schizophrenia-like symptoms. [Also see Perspective by McEwen]

Authors: Minae Niwa, Hanna Jaaro-Peled, Stephanie Tankou, Saurav Seshadri, Takatoshi Hikida, Yurie Matsumoto, Nicola G. Cascella, Shin-ichi Kano, Norio Ozaki, Toshitaka Nabeshima, Akira Sawa

Author: Jeffrey M. Perkel

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