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  1. Media Coverage: June roundup of eLife papers in the news

    High-profile news coverage that eLife papers generated in June 2025, including The Scientist, The Hindu, and Laboratory Equipment.

  2. Media Coverage: May roundup of eLife papers in the news

    High-profile news coverage that eLife papers generated in May 2025, including The Scientist, The Times of India, and IFL Science.
    1. Evolutionary Biology

    Fish species evolved different hunting strategies using distinct visual cues

    A comparison of hunting behaviours in five fish species reveals that larval prey-capture strategies differ dramatically across evolution.
    1. Cell Biology
    2. Developmental Biology

    Researchers develop new approach for generating inner ear hair cells

    A new study details an efficient and scalable method to generate human inner ear hair-like cells in the lab, potentially offering a new tool for hearing loss research.
    1. Ecology
    2. Evolutionary Biology

    Old age takes its toll on tool use in wild chimpanzees

    New research finds old age likely impacts the habitual tool-use behaviours of some wild chimpanzees, and the extent to which different individuals are affected is highly variable.
    1. Immunology and Inflammation

    Study reveals negative consequences of trained immunity in the lungs

    A compound found in fungal cell walls can reprogram immune cells in the lungs, potentially worsening inflammation during infections.
    1. Neuroscience

    Scientists reveal neural mechanism that could lead to better pain relief

    A study in mice has unpicked the neuronal circuitry responsible for pain suppression in threatening situations, pointing towards better pain relief treatments.
    1. Microbiology and Infectious Disease

    New RNA test for African trypanosomiasis in livestock aids control efforts

    A new state-of-the-art diagnostic test for animal African trypanosomiasis could detect sentinels of infection in domestic animals and aid control efforts.
    1. Microbiology and Infectious Disease
    2. Evolutionary Biology

    Large-scale immunity profiling grants insights into flu virus evolution

    Researchers have used high-throughput neutralisation assays to reveal how gaps in individual immunity shape the success of circulating flu strains.

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

    High-profile news coverage that eLife papers generated in April 2025, including Popular Science, Daily Express and LiveScience.
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