Light Exposure Linked to Sharper Cognitive Skills, Study Finds
Research indicates that increased light exposure can enhance activity in a part of the brain known as the hypothalamus and boost cognitive performance. New research…
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eLife is an open-access scientific journal that focuses on the publication of significant research across the life and biomedical sciences. Launched in 2012, eLife was initially funded by three major research funders: the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Max Planck Society, and the Wellcome Trust, with a mission to improve the way scientific findings are reviewed and shared. The journal employs a unique peer-review process that emphasizes constructive dialogue between authors and reviewers, which aims to ensure that published research is of high quality and is robustly validated. eLife has set itself apart by being not just a platform for publishing research but also an advocate for reform in the scientific communication landscape, promoting transparency, reproducibility, and accessibility in science.
Ancient Giants Unearthed: The Evolutionary Secrets of Elephant Trunks
A research analysis on the development of long-nosed gomphotheres, predecessors of today’s elephants, indicates that transitioning to open-area grazing contributed to the evolution of their…
The Mystery Protein: Safeguarding Poison Dart Frogs From Their Own Toxins
A newly identified protein helps poison dart frogs accumulate and store a potent toxin in their skin which they use for self-defense against predators. Scientists…
Back Pain Breakthrough: Existing Drug That Kills Off Sleeping Bone Cells Could Provide Relief
A study of senescent (inactive) osteoclasts within the spinal columns of mice indicates that using anti-senescent drugs could relieve the spinal sensitivity that causes lower…
Scientists Shed New Light on the Protein Diet Paradox
Researchers shed light on the paradox: while high-protein diets enhance athletic performance, they can contribute to health issues and shortened lifespan in non-athletes. Strength training…
Zinc’s Hidden Role in Diabetes – Scientists Discover Mechanistic Link
Genetic analysis in humans and mice identify a zinc transporter as a potential target for therapy in type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. Researchers…
Unique New Species of Marine Bacteria Discovered in Deep-Sea Cold Seep
Researchers have discovered a new species of marine bacteria that reproduces through a unique budding process and releases viruses to facilitate nitrogen metabolism. Researchers have…
Popular Theory Under Question: Global Warming’s Unexpected Impact on Fish Size
A unique 24-year study on freshwater fish subjected to warm water pollution reveals alterations in growth and mortality rates, along with size modifications, however, the…
Revolutionizing Cultured Meat: Lab-Grown Fat Unlocks Realistic Flavor and Texture
Scientists have successfully proposed lab-grown adipose tissue on a substantial scale, paving the way for the possibility of large-scale production of cultured meat. Scientists have…
Scientists Discover How Air Pollution Alters Lung Tissue, Increasing Cancer Susceptibility
Research findings highlight a potential new target for preventing lung disease caused by air pollution. According to a paper published in the journal eLife on…
Climate Change and Extreme Weather Will Have Complex Effects on Infectious Disease Transmission
Temperature variation affects pathogens and their hosts in distinct ways, and these organisms are influenced by the type of variation and the average background temperature…
Placebo Effect May Explain Reported Benefits of Psychedelic Microdosing
The largest placebo-controlled trial of psychedelics to date suggests that the reported psychological benefits of microdosing are likely explained by the placebo effect. Positive psychological…
Using Evolutionary Principles To Prevent Antibiotic Resistance
Understanding resistance rates and cross-resistance can improve the potency of sequential antibiotic treatment protocols. Sequential treatment using antibiotics that are similar but swapped around frequently…
Scientists Discover Opportunity To Disrupt SARS-CoV-2 Dynamics, Prevent COVID-19 Transmission
A structural model of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein as the virus fuses with host human cells reveals an opportunity to disrupt dynamics and halt transmission….
Genetically Modifying Mosquitoes to Eliminate Malaria
Genetically modifying mosquitoes to express antimalarial genes and pass them on to their offspring is being tested as a new strategy to eliminate malaria. Altering…
Study Shows Drug May Boost Vaccine Protection in Older Adults
A preliminary study shows that a drug, which helps immune cells self-clean, may improve vaccine protection in older adults. A drug that boosts the removal…
Ants Harness Their “Collective Brainpower” to Navigate Obstacles
New findings reveal how ants increase their collective sensing power to help them navigate complex terrains. Ants use their numbers to overcome navigational challenges that…
New Cutting-Edge Tool Can Distinguish the Cause of Blood Clots Based on Their Shape
A tool that uses machine-learning technology can distinguish the cause of different types of blood clots based on subtle differences in their shape. A new…