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. Unbalanced mutations

    Analysis of many SARS-CoV-2 virus genomes shows that some mutations are more likely in regions where RNA is unpaired.

  2. Preventing sepsis in newborns

    Research in preterm piglets suggests that it may be possible to reduce the risk of sepsis in certain premature babies by adjusting the amount of glucose they receive as part of their care.

  3. A nerve of two halves

    Neurons that branch in two help to reveal differences between nerves that prevent repair of spinal cord injuries.

  4. A reusable brain implant

    The Apollo implant allows scientists to reliably and affordably track hundreds of neurons over months.

  5. Catching cancer cells

    A new drug could help the immune system detect tumor cells.

  6. Splitting speech

    Newborn babies can recognise patterns in how voices alternate, as well as detect word-like motifs even when individual syllables are pronounced by various speakers.

  7. Disrupting droplets

    Mutations in certain protein regions have predictable effects on the stability of cellular droplets and the risk of harmful protein clumps forming inside them.

  8. Sneaking between cells

    Key immune molecules help restrict SARS-CoV-2 transmission within tissues by stopping the virus from fusing neighbouring cells.
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