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    1. Computational and Systems Biology
    2. Evolutionary Biology

    Genetic tradeoffs do not stop evolution of antibiotic resistance

    New findings suggest bacteria are able to overcome challenging evolutionary compromises at different antibiotic concentrations to develop drug resistance.
    1. Human Biology and Medicine
    2. Neuroscience

    Computer model can process disparate sources of clinical data to predict brain age

    Scientists have developed a computer model that can accurately predict brain age and could be used to combine different types of brain function tests to predict patient outcomes such as cognitive decline or depression.

  3. eLife launches service to peer review preprints on bioRxiv

    New initiative couples rapid release of new results with expert review.
    1. Cell Biology
    2. Human Biology and Medicine

    New tool helps distinguish the cause of blood clots

    A tool that uses machine-learning technology can distinguish the cause of different types of blood clots based on subtle differences in their shape.
    1. Ecology
    2. Physics of Living Systems

    Ants use collective ‘brainpower’ to navigate obstacles

    New findings reveal how ants increase their collective sensing power to help them navigate complex terrains.

  6. Media Coverage: April roundup of eLife papers in the news

    High-profile news coverage that eLife papers generated in April 2020, including The Economist, Science and Smithsonian Magazine.
    1. Cell Biology
    2. Human Biology and Medicine

    Scientists shed new light on how our bodies adapt to lack of food

    New findings in mice reveal how the receptor ALK7 controls the tissue responsible for heat production in humans and other mammals, helping our bodies respond appropriately to stress such as fasting and exposure to cold temperatures.
    1. Developmental Biology
    2. Neuroscience

    Worms freeload on bacterial defence systems

    New study presents the first example of a multicellular organism modifying its defences to freeload from protection afforded by another species.
    1. Human Biology and Medicine

    Study finds unexpected suspect in age-related macular degeneration

    A protein that usually triggers a helpful immune response may interact with bone marrow cells to promote harmful blood-vessel growth in age-related macular degeneration.
    1. Cell Biology
    2. Immunology and Inflammation

    Immune-regulating drug improves gum disease in mice

    Short-term treatment with rapamycin, a drug used to treat transplant patients, reduces bone loss, inflammation and changes to oral bacteria in older mice with gum disease.
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