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Longer poly(A) tails improve translation in early development, but not in mature cells that have higher levels of the protein PABPC.

Disillusioned with conducting chemistry experiments in a basement, a new graduate student decides instead to dedicate her PhD to improving the culture of her research environment.

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

Computer visualization techniques developed for video games can be repurposed to enable viewers to explore cells and their environment in three dimensions.

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.

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

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.

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