Innovate for open science at the eLife Innovation Sprint 2019
In September, eLife invites developers, designers, researchers and all open science enthusiasts to work together on open-source prototypes to make research more open, reproducible and user-friendly. Apply by June 2.
eLife sets a challenge with Innovation Sprint 2018
In May 2018, eLife is challenging technologists, developers and researchers to bring cutting-edge technology to open research. Applications are open to anyone aged 18 or over. Applications will close at 9am GMT on March 5.
eLife and Coko partner to deliver open-source submission and peer-review platform
The new platform will help streamline communications between authors, editors and reviewers at all stages of the submission and review process.
Metabolic markers accurately diagnose typhoid fever
Researchers have identified a metabolite ‘signature’ that can accurately distinguish typhoid from other fever-inducing tropical diseases using patient blood samples.
Viral fossils reveal how our ancestors may have eliminated an ancient infection
Scientists have uncovered how our ancestors may have wiped out an ancient retrovirus around 11 million years ago.
2017 travel grants for early-career researchers: now open for applications
eLife increases support for early-career researchers in the new edition of its travel grants programme.
Scientists ‘plug in’ to circuitry behind sex in male fruit flies
Researchers from the University of Oxford have identified a small neural circuit in male fruit flies that has evolved to allow them to perform the complex mating ritual.
New protein provides critical link between aging and age-dependent disease
The discovery of a novel protein that links aging and age-dependent retinal diseases could lead to potential new treatments for conditions that cause sight loss in later life.
eLife gives early-career researchers the floor
eLife is launching a new programme of monthly webinars to give early-career researchers in the life and biomedical sciences a platform to share opportunities and explore issues around building a successful research career.
Research funders renew commitment to transforming science publishing
eLife has announced that its three founders, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), the Max Planck Society, and the Wellcome Trust are extending their support for the non-profit initiative. The significant new investment affirms eLife successes to date and will boost the organisation’s ambition to help scientists accelerate discovery.
New species of human relative discovered in South African cave
The discovery of a new species of human relative was announced last week (Sept. 10) by the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits University), the National Geographic Society and the South African Department of Science and Technology/ National Research Foundation (DST/NRF). Besides shedding light on the origins and diversity of our genus, the new species, Homo naledi, appears to have intentionally…
eLife works with Publons to give credit for peer review
It's been announced that eLife has partnered with Publons to help reviewers receive recognition for their work.
Nothing fishy about new way to produce sunscreen pill and lotion
Scientists from Oregon State University have discovered that fish can produce their own sunscreen. They have copied the method used by fish for potential use in humans.
eLife welcomes new Deputy Editor
As eLife publishes its 1,000th research article, neuroscientist Eve Marder is appointed as a new Deputy Editor.
Helping the neighbours: an eLife interview with Meredith Schuman
In a series of interviews with early-career researchers, eLife explores how they became interested in science, what they are working on at present and what they hope to achieve in the future.
Repeating the message: an eLife interview with Yunsheng Cheng
In a series of interviews with early-career researchers, eLife explores how they became interested in science, what they are working on at present, and what they hope to achieve in the future.
Amber reveals earliest example of maternal care in insects
Scientists have uncovered the earliest fossilised evidence of an insect caring for its young.
eLife supports the Jisc Publications Router
The UK’s Research Excellence Framework Policy for Open Access requires that authors’ final peer-reviewed manuscripts must be deposited in an institutional or subject repository within three months of acceptance for publication. The policy applies to research outputs (such as journal articles and conference proceedings) accepted for publication after 1 April 2016.
Controlling the immune response: an eLife interview with Donna MacDuff
In a series of interviews with early-career researchers, eLife explores how they became interested in science, what they are working on at present, and what they hope to achieve in the future.
People use handshakes to sniff each other out
Limp or firm, your handshake conveys subliminal social cues. Now, research reveals it also transmits chemical signals that could explain why the greeting evolved in the first place.
Decoding behaviour: an eLife interview with Fanny Cazettes
In a series of interviews with early-career researchers, eLife explores how they became interested in science, what they are working on at present, and what they hope to achieve in the future.
Airport screening misses half of disease cases but could be improved
Scientists have shown that airport screening for disease will often miss half or more of infected travellers, but can be improved. The findings are published in the journal eLife.
eLife welcomes new editors in ten major subject areas
eLife is happy to welcome new reviewing editors in: biochemistry, biophysics and structural biology, cell biology, computational and systems biology, genomics and evolutionary biology, genes and chromosomes, human biology and medicine, neuroscience, and in plant biology.
New eLife 'Hangout On Air 'showcases outstanding papers and their early-career authors
Please join eLife on Monday December 8 (4pm GMT) to hear from the authors of three promising studies on the link between gut bacteria and arthritis, the structure of a receptor playing a key role in development, and a diagnostic tool capable of distinguishing between different types of enteric fever.
eLife's latest podcast: The spread of the ebola virus
In the latest episode of the eLife podcast, hear about the spread of the ebola virus, the financial costs of research misconduct, aging in yeast, grooming in flies, and symbiosis between bacteria and fungal cells.