eLife Science Digests

Cutting jargon and putting research in context, digests showcase some of the latest articles published in eLife.

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  1. Staph’s fast track into cells

    The route Staphylococcus aureus takes into host cells determines how quickly it reaches the cell interior, multiplies and kills the cells, revealing a potential new target for tackling chronic infections.

  2. Pikas graze in a new light

    At moderate densities, pika can enhance livestock production by improving forage quality of yaks on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau.

  3. The hidden burden of pain in PMOS

    Pain is a common but underrecognized feature of PMOS differences across racial groups.

  4. Helping lost eyes return

    A hidden developmental programme allows worker ants to repeatedly regain simple eyes that were lost during evolution, revealing how dormant genetic networks can fuel evolutionary innovation.

  5. One species’ trash…

    Body size is only one of many factors determining which species thrive in urban environments.

  6. Estimating brain cells in Huntington's disease

    A new MRI technique can detect abnormalities in brain cells in people with Huntington's disease, offering a promising non-invasive way to monitor disease progression and assess whether new treatments are protecting the brain.

  7. Matching brains

    Age-specific hyperalignment templates enable researchers to match corresponding brain structures between individuals.

  8. Not just a figment of imagination

    Synesthesia leaves a physical trace in the eye, with pupils reacting to the colors synesthetes see in gray numbers.
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