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These researchers presented a platform for cardiac tissue cultivation. This video shows 3D ring-shaped cardiac tissues generated from human stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes. #12DaysOfeLife
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December 25, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Watch the neutrophil response in zebrafish larvae to salmonella infection from this January paper. #12DaysOfeLife
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December 27, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Convincing evidence in this paper from April demonstrated artefactual calcium micro-waves during calcium imaging of populations of neurons in the hippocampus. #12DaysOfeLife
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December 27, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Published in March, this video comes from research that aimed use #CryoET to demonstrate how FtsZ filaments are recruited into a ring or “toroidal” structure as part of a bacterial cell’s division machinery. #12DaysOfeLife
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December 21, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Researchers behind a paper from September trained bumblebees to pull on a string to get a reward. But did they understand why they were doing it? #12DaysOfeLife
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December 28, 2024 at 9:01 PM
A study in fruit flies, assessed as fundamental by reviewers in August, investigated how concussions early in life affect neurodegeneration later in life. 12DaysOfeLife
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December 31, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Back in February, scientists presented a newly-developed device to measure how different parts of the brain communicate during social interactions. #12DaysOfeLife
The social brain
Scientists develop a new device to measure how different parts of the brain communicate during social interactions.
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December 22, 2024 at 9:01 PM
🌟 Whether you’re a new student, lab leader or decision-maker at an institutional level, you can now find free tools and guidance all in one place.

Our Learning Resources page launched in October thanks to insights from eLife Ambassadors. #12DaysOfeLife
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Learning resources for scientists · eLife
A collections of articles that provide practical resources and guidance for researchers and academics
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December 25, 2024 at 2:01 PM
To help you understand the context of the research you’re reading, we’ve been tweaking our website, showing you when a paper has been revised, which version you’re reading and what assessment labels have been given. Head to our site to explore for yourself! #12DaysOfeLife
December 29, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Another landmark paper represents “the most significant breakthrough in membrane and secretory biogenesis in recent years” with evidence deemed “exceptional”.

These are the highest assessment terms given for eLife papers! #12DaysOfeLife
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December 30, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Minted as a Version of Record in January, this study found that in cultured cells, mitochondria maintain temperatures of up to 15°C above their environment adjusting their heat production in the face of physiological stresses. #12DaysOfeLife
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December 24, 2024 at 9:01 PM
In January, we welcomed 17 researchers from nine African countries to our editorial board thanks to our second-ever open call for Reviewing Editors 🎉 #12DaysOfeLife
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eLife Latest: Welcoming our newest editors in Africa
Meet the 17 researchers in Africa who have just joined our editorial board.
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December 24, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Authors of this paper on ageing and senescence massively improved their paper after just one revision, with evidence jumping from “incomplete” to “compelling”.

You can openly view reviews and version histories alongside the final paper. #12DaysOfeLife https://buff.ly/4fTdI2A
December 27, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Our publishing model, launched last year, lets authors revise their papers whenever and however they choose.

Here's the first-ever revision to be published on how the locus coeruleus is involved in visuomotor learning processes. #12DaysOfeLife
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December 20, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Change is rarely easy, but the right changes are worth it.

As the year comes to a close, we’re showcasing some research and publishing highlights from the year with the hashtag #12DaysOfeLife

Follow along over the next 12 days or check out our blog now!
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A look back at 2024
We take a look back at some of the key milestones and announcements of 2024.
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December 19, 2024 at 1:15 PM
This was the first year we’ve had the honour of hosting a ceremony for the Ben Barres Spotlight Awards.

Named after our late colleague, the awards provide funds for researchers from underrepresented and underfunded groups. #12DaysOfeLife
Ben Barres Spotlight Awards: The 2024 Awards Ceremony
Watch our online celebration of pioneering researchers from around the world as we revealed the winners of the 2024 Ben Barres Spotlight Awards in our first-...
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December 26, 2024 at 1:59 PM
This “landmark” and “exceptional” study (the highest praise possible in eLife reviews) sheds light on a long-standing puzzle in PKA activation in Trypanosoma, uncovering the molecular mechanism of cyclic nucleotide-binding domains. #12DaysOfeLife
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December 23, 2024 at 4:59 PM
We kicked off 2024 with the launch of our Global South Committee for Open Science 🌍

This group of researchers is a pillar of guidance in improving our outreach and support throughout the Global South.

Read about the members and vision! #12DaysOfeLife
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Community | Global South Committee for Open Science · eLife
Supporting researchers in the Global South, and amplifying their work.
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December 22, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Earlier this year we proudly launched the Community Voices podcast 🎉

Created eLife’s very own staff, we embark on inspiring conversations with scientists about their lives and passions. Catch up with the latest episodes 👇 #12DaysOfeLife
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Community | eLife Community Voices · eLife
Hear from researchers across the globe about what matters to them in relation to research culture.
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December 28, 2024 at 9:21 AM
January marked one year of our new publishing model, and, as of September 2024, we celebrated over 10,000 submissions!
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Change can be hard, so we’re grateful to everyone who has supported our mission #12DaysOfeLife
One year on - eLife's new model
Join us as we reflect on the incredible milestones achieved since our switch to a new publishing model on January 31, 2023. With over 5,000 submissions and 1...
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December 31, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Motion capture technology in a study from September shed light on how flocks of pigeons detect and respond to predator attacks while foraging for food. #12DaysOfeLife
Vigilant pigeons
Motion capture technology sheds light on how flocks of pigeons detect and respond to predator attacks while foraging for food.
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December 29, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Heard about our Community Voices podcast?

Created by eLife’s very own staff, we embark on inspiring conversations with scientists about their lives and passions. Catch up with the latest episodes 👇 #12DaysOfeLife
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Community | eLife Community Voices · eLife
Hear from researchers across the globe about what matters to them in relation to research culture.
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May 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
#12DaysOfeLife

Given the gigantic importance of #membraneproteins, this work showing how membrane helices are inserted is surely one of the most important studies published this past year, in structural biology at least elifesciences.org/articles/95814
Structural analysis of the dynamic ribosome-translocon complex
A combination of cryo-electron microscopy, structure prediction, and evolutionary analyses reveal several functional states of the dynamic protein translocation machinery at the mammalian endoplasmic ...
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December 31, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Heard about our Community Voices podcast?

Created by eLife’s very own staff, we embark on inspiring conversations with scientists about their lives and passions. Catch up with the latest episodes 👇 #12DaysOfeLife
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April 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM