Microglia are damage sensors for the central nervous system (CNS), and the phagocytes responsible for routine non-inflammatory clearance of dead brain cells. Here we show that the TAM receptor tyrosine kinases Mer and Axl regulate these microglial functions. We find that adult mice deficient in microglial Mer and Axl exhibit a marked accumulation of apoptotic cells specifically in neurogenic regions of the CNS, and...
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Six under-the-hood Android N features you should know more about
Android N isn't all about notifications and multi-window mode, even if they are the biggest and most noticeable features. (credit: Google)
Android N has a bunch of big new features in store for its users—the ones who eventually receive the update and don’t have those features torn out or replaced by their phone’s manufacturer, anyway. We’ve...
Chrome picks up bonus security features on Windows 10
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The Windows 10 November update (version 1511, build 10586) included a handful of new security features to provide protection against some security issues that have kept on popping up in Windows for a number of years. Google yesterday added source code support for these features to the Chrome browser, making Windows 10 the...
Amazon updates Kindle for iOS app with improved sharing features
Amazon updated its Kindle for iOS app today, bringing with it some big changes for sharing quotes and books, along with an improved download system. The beauty of digital books is that it should be easy to share electronic snippets easily. In the past,...
iOS 9.3 brings multi-user mode to iPads, along with more features and fixes
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Apple has just released the first beta of iOS 9.3 to its public beta testers and developers. The company regularly releases beta versions of its operating systems, but this update is unique because Apple has put together several pages extensively detailing its new features, something we normally don't get until we see the release notes...
GeekWork Picks: Zillow looking for Release Engineer to speed launch of new features
In the competitive space of real estate websites, the ability to quickly test and launch new features is crucial. That’s why Zillow is seeking a new agile, motivated Release Engineer to join its Seattle team. The role requires proven experience in a development process environment and...
Microsoft fills out Skype’s calling features with huge update for business users
For everyday users, Skype is a robust communications tool to stay in contact with others. You can use it to chat by message, voice and video, and you can even use it to take and receive calls from traditional phones. But from conference calls to voice mail, business users have a lot more to deal with when it comes...