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    1. Neuroscience

    Visual feedback enhances activation of muscle movement in response to bodily sensation

    Scientists provide new insight on how the brain uses multiple sources of sensory information, including our vision and posture, to control movement.
    1. Structural Biology and Molecular Biophysics

    Ultrabright X-ray bursts reveal how plants respond to light within fraction of a second

    Scientists have revealed intricate structural changes within protein molecules called phytochromes to show how plants and bacteria perceive light.
    1. Chromosomes and Gene Expression
    2. Biochemistry and Chemical Biology

    Scientists reveal how proteins team up to repair DNA

    New insight on DNA repair in yeast adds to our understanding of why DNA repair processes fail to function properly in disease.
    1. Neuroscience

    Scientists shed new light on neural basis of tremors

    New findings suggest that abnormal signalling by Purkinje cells in the brain causes tremors, but a technique called cerebellar deep brain stimulation can help treat this condition.
  1. Media Coverage: February roundup of eLife papers in the news

    High-profile news coverage that eLife papers generated in February 2020, including The Times, Sky News and National Geographic.
    1. Immunology and Inflammation

    Blocking energy production in immune cells helps tumours escape treatment

    Study identifies two strategies used by cancer to survive treatment with immunotherapies, including one that disables energy production in cancer-killing T-cells.
    1. Neuroscience

    Scientists shed new light on neural processes behind our desire for revenge

    New findings advance our understanding of the processes in our brain that can lead us to seek revenge during times of conflict.
    1. Evolutionary Biology

    Apes’ inner ears could hide clues to evolutionary history of hominoids

    New findings highlight the potential of the inner ear for reconstructing the early branches of our family tree.
    1. Cancer Biology
    2. Immunology and Inflammation

    Study suggests blocking immune T-cell regulator may help eliminate tumours

    Cancer immunotherapies that block the effects of a T-cell regulator called SLAMF6 may help the immune system destroy tumour cells.
  2. eLife and Open Knowledge Maps partner to upgrade visual research discovery platform

    The two non-profits have joined forces to accelerate innovation towards open, collaborative research discovery and curation.