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Analysing changes in hair pigmentation may lead to a better understanding of the impacts of ‘life events’ on human biology and aging.

eLife’s Executable Research Article lets authors include live code, data and interactive figures in their published paper.

The genetic and behavioral diversity of the zebra finch, both in the wild and in captivity, make it well-suited for neuroethological studies of vocal learning, culture, and social bonding.

Wealth and inequality impact blood pressure in a population with the lowest risk of heart disease in the world.

Ketamine strengthens connections between two brain regions that are involved in the production and regulation of dopamine, which may explain how the drug can alleviate depression.

Two proteins called Sec17 and Sec18 may have a larger role in membrane fusion than is commonly assumed in textbook models.

Research in many different areas of medicine will benefit from new approaches to peer review and publishing.

The cyanobacterium Synechocystis secretes a specific sulphated polysaccharide to form floating cell aggregates.

A study of almost 800 Arabidopsis thaliana plants from across Europe reveals how the environment and evolutionary pressures shape their metabolites.

Geneticists should include links to and information about permanently preserved voucher specimens on genome databases and publications.