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. Exploring the role of somatic mutations in neurodegeneration

    In a subset of Alzheimer’s disease patients, non-inheritable mutations that activate a population of brain cells known as microglia may contribute to dementia.

  2. A licence to kill

    Experiments in mice reveal more about the receptors that allow NK cells to kill cancerous and infected cells.

  3. A model to study congenital heart disease

    Human embryonic stem cells provide insights into the genetic mutations underpinning a dangerous type of birth defect.

  4. Hearing, rewired

    An fMRI brain imaging study reveals how hearing loss shapes the connectivity of our brains.

  5. Growing arteries

    A study in transgenic zebrafish and mice identifies previously unknown genetic switches involved in the formation of new blood vessels.

  6. Turning back the clock on aging

    Lifestyle improvements like adopting a healthy diet or quitting smoking can slow biological aging processes.

  7. Brain efficiency

    Mathematical modeling supports the idea that the brain’s nerve networks are designed to transmit information as efficiently as possible.

  8. Mapping infant brains

    Movie watching may provide scientists a window into infant brain activity and organization.
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