In our latest monthly media coverage roundup, we highlight the top mentions that eLife papers generated in September. You can view the coverage, along with the related research articles, below:
Stajich et al.’s Reviewed Preprint/Research Article, ‘Signatures of transposon-mediated genome inflation, host specialization, and photoentrainment in Entomophthora muscae and allied entomophthoralean fungi’, was featured in:
- CT24 (Czechia) – Fungus turns flies into zombies. Scientists have described what genetic tricks it uses to do this (translated)
Rosenberg et al.’s Research Article, ‘Quantitative mapping of human hair greying and reversal in relation to life stress’, was mentioned by:
- Women’s Health (Portugal) – Truth or myth: Does stress cause gray hair? (translated)
- Ouest-France – Can stress cause white hair? (translated)
Nourani et al.’s Research Article/Reviewed Preprint, ‘Developmental stage shapes the realized energy landscape for a flight specialist’, was picked up by:
- Earth.com – Golden eagles go to ‘flight school’ to master soaring skills
- Forskning (Norway) – This is how the golden eagle learns to fly (translated)
- SwissInfo – Golden eagles get better at flying over time
- Lémanbleu (Switzerland) – Golden Eagles Get Better at Flight Over the Years (translated)
- Bluewin (Switzerland) – Golden eagles get better at flying over the years
- Blick (Switzerland) – Golden eagles get better at flying over the years (translated)
Wang et al.’s Research Article/Reviewed Preprint, ‘Arabidopsis SDG proteins mediate Polycomb removal and transcription-coupled H3K36 methylation for gene activation’, was picked up by:
- Head Topics – Study on Arabidopsis thaliana plants reveals new insights into epigenetic regulation
Man Chim et al.’s Research Article/Reviewed Preprint, ‘Genetic inactivation of zinc transporter SLC39A5 improves liver function and hyperglycemia in obesogenic settings’, was featured in:
- The Brighter Side of News – Scientists discover surprising link between zinc levels and Type 2 Diabetes
Media contacts
Emily Packer
eLife
e.packer@elifesciences.org
+441223855373George Litchfield
eLife
g.litchfield@elifesciences.org
About
eLife transforms research communication to create a future where a diverse, global community of scientists and researchers produces open and trusted results for the benefit of all. Independent, not-for-profit and supported by funders, we improve the way science is practised and shared. From the research we publish, to the tools we build, to the people we work with, we’ve earned a reputation for quality, integrity and the flexibility to bring about real change. eLife receives financial support and strategic guidance from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, the Max Planck Society and Wellcome. Learn more at https://elifesciences.org/about.
