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eLife Latest: Announcing our three-year strategy

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Outlining our goals for four priorities, our new strategy sets a course for growth as we continue working to transform research communication.

Inside Discovery: Ancient tradition to modern microbiology

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Norio Takeshita explores the microbiology of Japan’s national fungus and how it reflects centuries of human cultivation.

eLife Latest: Announcing Kamran Naim as new Chair of our Board

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Naim’s appointment comes as we also welcome a new early-career representative to help guide eLife in our mission to improve research communication for all.

The eLife Model: Comparing eLife Assessments across revisions

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:50:00 +0000

An analysis of more than 2,000 eLife articles confirms the willingness of authors to respond to peer reviews.

The eLife Model: Three-year update

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:50:00 +0000

New funding, awards for metadata and UX excellence, and outstanding research articles are among the highlights of the past year at eLife.

What is a Reviewed Preprint?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:20:29 +0000

Reviewed Preprints are the first step on an article’s journey with eLife. How do they compare to other types of publications, and what are the benefits to authors?

Inside Discovery: Where theory meets biology

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Veronika Koren talks about pursuing a theory of neural coding that doesn’t fit a simple narrative, and the resilience it took to see it through.

eLife Latest: Promoting equity, diversity and inclusion – December 2025 update

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

We highlight recent developments in eLife’s equity, diversity and inclusion framework and what steps we plan to take next

Inside Discovery: How do we understand one another?

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Joe Barnby describes how a simple game uncovers the way humans make sense of a complicated social world, and what it means when that ability goes awry.

Focus Issue: Trained Immunity

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:15:00 +0000

Our latest Focus Issue looks at what we’ve learnt over the past decade and what’s next for the field of trained immunity.

Annual Report: 2024 in review

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:50:00 +0000

In 2024, eLife continued with its efforts to make peer review and publishing better for science and scientists.

eLife and CLOCKSS: Partners in preservation

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

eLife is partnering with CLOCKSS to ensure that every stage of the eLife publishing process is preserved.

Publishing with eLife: “the future of science lies in greater transparency”

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Neuroscientist Magdalena Solyga shares her latest study and her experience publishing with eLife.

Publishing with eLife: Meet our editorial staff

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Meet the team behind the scenes supporting authors, editors, and reviewers, who make sure your submission journey is a smooth one.

eLife Magazine: Keep up with our latest content

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:53:23 +0000

By popular demand, you can now receive articles from eLife Magazine straight to your inbox with our fortnightly newsletter.

Publishing with eLife: “more a process of a collaboration than an exam you need to pass”

Thu, 22 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

An author team shares their experience of eLife’s collaborative publishing process.

Research organisations still consider eLife papers in funding and hiring decisions

Thu, 08 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

We’ve just announced that more than 100 funders and institutions combined continue to consider eLife papers when evaluating research contributions – regardless of our Impact Factor loss last year.

Reproducibility: How replicable is biomedical science in Brazil?

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:32:17 +0000

The results of a project to estimate the reproducibility of research in Brazil have just been published.

eLife Latest: Promoting equity, diversity and inclusion – April 2025 update

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

We highlight recent developments in eLife’s equity, diversity and inclusion framework and what steps we will be taking next.

Science Under Threat in the US

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:44:45 +0000

The new administration in the US is conducting an assault on science and scientists – how should the scientific community respond?

Publishing with eLife: “We chose eLife for an important philosophical reason…”

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

We spoke with Mark Boothby, Professor of Immunology at Vanderbilt University, about his experience publishing with eLife.

The eLife Model: Improvements to research discoverability

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:45:00 +0000

We’ve made award-winning improvements to how you browse and discover research in eLife.

Activism and Science: Anne Urai and Clare Kelly on responding to the climate and biodiversity crises

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:30:00 +0000

How an economic framework may inspire new ways to tackle the climate crisis.

The eLife Model: Two-year update

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

How is the eLife Model driving change in research? We explore some key milestones and accomplishments of the first two years of a new era for research publishing.

eLife Community Ambassadors: 107 early-career researchers join the programme

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Advocates of responsible science practices representing over 30 countries have joined the programme to learn from each other and create change across the global research community.

eLife Global South Committee for Open Science: 2024 year in review

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In its first full year of existence, the eLife Global South Committee for Open Science has worked to connect researchers and initiatives dedicated to open science across the world.

Special Issue: Reproductive Health

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Our latest Special Issue showcases research in reproductive biology and medicine.

Global South Committee for Open Science: Welcoming new members

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Three new members from the Caribbean, Indian subcontinent and Latin America join the committee to drive more inclusive, equitable and diverse scientific communication.

Publishing with eLife: “make positive impacts by contributing to such nourishing culture”

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Why do authors choose the eLife Model? We spoke to Hironori Funabiki at the Rockefeller University to learn his reasons.

A look back at 2024

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

We take a look back at some of the key milestones and announcements of 2024.

Changes to eLife’s indexing status in Web of Science and Scopus

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

To best serve the needs of researchers, eLife will provide a partial feed of research to be indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection. eLife will also move from the Scopus Journals Collection to the Scopus Preprints Collection.

The eLife Model: An update on progress following changes in Web of Science indexing status

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:05:34 +0000

Following the decision that eLife will not receive an Impact Factor in 2025, we share an update on how our model is doing since we were first placed “on hold” by Web of Science, and what we’re up to now.

eLife Latest: Promoting equity, diversity and inclusion – November 2024 update

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:30:00 +0000

We highlight recent developments in eLife’s equity, diversity and inclusion framework and what steps we’ll be taking next.

Science Communication: Tips for promoting your research

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:30:00 +0000

Effectively communicating your research can help to maximise its impact in your field and communities. We share some advice on how to broaden the reach of your findings, and ensure that your message is properly understood.

Update on eLife’s indexing status at Web of Science

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:56:58 +0000

Following Web of Science’s decision to place eLife “on hold” while it reevaluates our review process, we explain what this means for authors and outline our next steps.

Open Science: What is publish, review, curate?

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Publish, Review, Curate (PRC) solves some of the challenges in research communication today. We take a look at the range of organisations working to make PRC a bigger part of scholarly publishing.

eLife Ambassadors Programme: Applications are welcomed to join our 18-month training and capacity building researcher programme

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The eLife Ambassadors programme provides a solid foundation for scientists to learn and apply open science principles in their work and communities, with targeted support from our Communities team. This is a free programme.

Celebrating 10,000 submissions

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:30:00 +0000

Hear from authors about their experiences publishing with eLife, and how you can get involved in changing research communication.

Author Experience: “an open ‘conversation’… without the threat of rejection”

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

What do authors think about publishing in eLife’s model? We spoke with Patrick Allard to find out about his experience.

Annual Report: 2023 in review

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

With the official launch of eLife’s new publishing model in January 2023, we look back on a year of activity supporting this alternative approach to research communication.

eLife Global South Committee for Open Science: Applications open for candidates to join for a two-year term

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000

One year after forming this Committee, we’re inviting applications from researchers in the Caribbean, the Indian subcontinent, Latin America and Pacific Islands to join for a term starting January 2025.

Early-Career Advisory Group: Welcoming six new members

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Six new members join our Early-Career Advisory Group, to strengthen the voice of early-career researchers in transforming research culture and scholarly communication.

eLife opens recruitment for Editor-in-Chief

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

eLife is recruiting for a new Editor-in-Chief to drive change in research communication and guide our vision for the journal.

Special Issue: Allosteric Regulation of Kinase Activity

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Our latest Special Issue brings together research on the allosteric regulation of kinase activity.

Ben Barres Spotlight Awards: Announcing the winners for 2024

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Fourteen researchers, eight of them as authors of Reviewed Preprints, have been recognised in the awards’ most geographically diverse cohort to date.

Author Experience: "Smooth, fair, and transparent"

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Ushio Masayuki tells us about his experience publishing with eLife’s new model.

Author Experience: “innovative and intriguing”

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Chunxiao Li, postdoctoral researcher in vertebrate paleontology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, shares her experience of publishing a Reviewed Preprint with eLife.

eLife Community Ambassadors: A summary of their latest achievements

Wed, 22 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Celebrating the global impact and achievements of eLife’s Community Ambassadors.

eLife Latest: Welcoming new eLife editors

Thu, 16 May 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Bringing a broad range of expertise, 126 researchers join eLife’s editorial board

Ben Barres Spotlight Awards: Applications open for 2024

Tue, 14 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Awards of up to $5,000 are now available to researchers from underrepresented backgrounds or countries with limited funding to support their research, career and community.

Toward a New Open Access: The Gates Foundation policy refresh

Thu, 09 May 2024 13:20:00 +0000

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are shifting their focus toward preprints. What does that mean for grantees, for eLife and for Open Science?

Open Science: Why you should preprint your next paper

Tue, 07 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

What are preprints and how do they benefit you and your research community? Plus find tools that help you keep up with the preprint literature.

Neurodiversity in Academia: Time to rethink Tourette’s syndrome

Tue, 07 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

One is a Touretter who advocated for patients in research projects, the other, an academic studying the condition. Two sisters discuss how perspectives and research approaches on Tourette’s need to change.

How we stepped up to support others

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

From diagnosis and disclosure to leading change, two neurodivergent researchers recount their experiences setting up peer support networks at their universities.

Event Report: Symposium on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer outcomes

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Watch seven eLife authors showcase their research from our recent Special Issue.

Early-Career Advisory Group: Applications open for candidates to join in 2024

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0000

We’re looking to elect early-career researchers to seven vacancies opening this August.

eLife Magazine: 1000 Insights and counting

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:03:10 +0000

From mapping the brain of fruit flies to the science behind kombucha, we look back at more than ten years of publishing Insight articles that explain the impact of a research paper in its field.

eLife Latest: April 2024 update on our actions to promote equity, diversity and inclusion

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

This seventh report highlights our recent activities and planned actions for the next six months

Publishing with eLife: What to expect when you submit with eLife

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

How do you submit your research to eLife’s publish-review-curate model? What questions should you ask before submitting?

eLife Magazine: 300 Feature Articles and counting

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Feature Articles in eLife cover research culture, diversity and inclusion, and a wide range of other topics related to science and research.

eLife Latest: 2024 update on the diversity of our editorial community

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Our most detailed report on the diversity of eLife's editorial board showcases three years of progress, as well as areas for further improvement.

Being Neurodivergent in Academia: Your tips, tools and resources

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:35:29 +0000

A crowdsourced list of practical advice on how to navigate the research environment, from and for neurodivergent scientists.

Being Neurodivergent in Academia

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Neurodiversity in research, from the perspective of neurodivergent scientists.

Autistic and abroad

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

An AuDHD researcher recounts the highs and lows of relocating to Germany for his postdoc.

Early-Career Advisory Group: Saying goodbye to leaving members

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:30:00 +0000

We hear from Andy, Carolina, and Florencia as they finish their four-year term of advising at eLife and pass on their experiences to early-career researchers who wish to get involved in building change.

Focus Issue: Call for papers in Trained Immunity

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:30:00 +0000

After a decade of research into innate immune memory, we are pleased to launch a call for papers in trained immunity addressing what we have learned and what’s next for the field.

eLife’s New Model: One year on

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Explore key milestones, achievements and findings from the first year of eLife’s new model.

The meaning of a word

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

A fraught exchange on social media leads a PhD student to reconsider how she conducts research on neuroinclusivity while being neurodivergent herself.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Introducing the eLife Global South Committee for Open Science

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The newly-formed Global South Committee for Open Science will advise eLife on how best to promote equitable collaboration and inclusion.

eLife Ambassadors Survey: Why do postdocs leave labs?

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Discussions throughout the eLife Ambassadors programme have led to this initiative to investigate the reasons behind the premature departure of postdocs from research groups and the consequential impact of this phenomenon amid the ongoing postdoc crisis.

Science Communication: Seven tips for discussing preprints on social media

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Gain insights into tried-and-tested actions for communicating preprinted research effectively and responsibly on social media.

Outgrowing self-denial

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

After hitting rock bottom a few months into a prestigious fellowship, a postdoc recounts how they found their way to ADHD medication, therapy, and better mental health.

eLife Latest: Welcoming our newest editors in Africa

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Meet the 17 researchers in Africa who have just joined our editorial board.

eLife’s New Model: Introducing Reviewed Preprints

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Reviewed Preprints offer researchers an open and transparent way to share their research and receive fair assessment and feedback quickly. But what are they and how do they differ from other publication routes?

Special Issue: Systems Genetics

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:55:00 +0000

In this Special Issue we present a range of studies that showcase novel approaches that researchers are exploring to better decipher the link between genotype and phenotype.

Working with my brain and not against it

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

When attempts to capitalize on her undiagnosed ADHD traits led to repeated cycles of overwork and burnout, a postdoc re-evaluated how she faces the daily challenges of being a neurodivergent scientist.

How to navigate fieldwork

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A PhD student recounts what she has learned from managing her ADHD between the office and the rainforest.

Statement from plurality of eLife editors

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

An open letter signed by more than 200 eLife editors affirms the importance of open, respectful disagreements and robust discussion as pillars of eLife's scientific mission.

Statement of the eLife Board of Directors

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:00:26 +0000

The board of eLife, which governs the organisation, has made the decision to replace our Editor-in-Chief.

Being Neurodivergent in Academia: Why Sparks of Change is publishing stories from neurodivergent researchers

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:30:01 +0000

What to expect from our new series of articles.

Nothing wrong with me

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

An assistant professor and group leader explains how being diagnosed with autism in her early 40s changed her approach to being a scientist.

The meaning of self-acceptance

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A research technician describes how receiving an ADHD diagnosis allowed her to re-examine how she sees herself and her work.

Mental Health in Mexico: A survey of researchers in academia

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:40:00 +0000

eLife Ambassador Christian Molina-Aguilar and his team of collaborators have created a survey to shed light on the experiences of researchers in Mexico in relation to their mental health and wellbeing.

Annual Report: 2022 in review

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000

We reflect on a momentous year for eLife as we reached key milestones in our mission to transform research communication.

eLife New Model at Six Months: An ICOR analysis

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:30:00 +0000

Explore data from the first six months of the new model and how it aligns with eLife’s goals.

Don’t face writer’s block alone

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Creating a writing club allowed a Brazilian PhD student to confront her fears, improve her English and, ultimately, change the way she sees research.

Ben Barres Spotlight Awards: Announcing the winners for 2023

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000

A record fourteen researchers, including three Reviewed Preprint authors, have been recognised with awards to catalyse change and unlock new opportunities.

Why I cannot return home yet

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Studying abroad helped a Panamanian student to accept who he is, but it meant him letting go of his dream.

Special Issue: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer prevention, control, care and survivorship

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Our latest Special Issue brings together research covering many different aspects of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer outcomes across the globe.

In the name of perseverance

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Between honoring her immigrant family and making her children proud, a first-generation PhD student fights for her place in academia.

Publishing with eLife: Author Subhash Kulkarni’s experience

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000

A recent Reviewed Preprint author tells us about their experience of publishing in the new model.

Early-Career Advisory Group: Meet our new members for 2023

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

We welcome three new members to our Early-Career Advisory Group, working to reform research communication and culture.

African Reproducibility Network (AREN): Ambassadors bridging the gaps in open science adoption and advocacy across Africa

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Led by Emmanuel Boakye, our African Ambassadors and colleagues have created a continent-wide reproducibility network to improve and advocate for open science practices and research reproducibility across Africa.

eLife Latest: July 2023 update on our actions to promote equity, diversity and inclusion

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000

This sixth report highlights our accomplishments from the first half of 2023 and outlines our planned actions for the remainder of the year.

Ben Barres Spotlight Awards: Applications open for 2023

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Researchers from underrepresented backgrounds or from countries with limited funding can now apply for an award of up to $5,000 to support their research, career and community.

Fleeing Iraq with nothing but a dream

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Facing the harsh realities of life as a refugee in Jordan and the United States, an ambitious young man holds to a conviction: that he will, one day, get a PhD.

eLife Community: Ten simple rules for successful and sustainable African research collaboration

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Learn how you can engage in true collaboration in this guide from African eLife Community Ambassadors

Publishing with eLife: An author’s experience

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000

An author from the first revised Reviewed Preprint shares her experience of the new model and publishing with eLife.

When communication all changed

Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Between early challenges and lasting opportunities, a deaf virologist reflects on how the pandemic transformed his access to academic spaces.

eLife’s New Model: Initial three-month update

Tue, 16 May 2023 14:03:00 +0000

Since switching to our new model for publishing, we’ve seen consistent submissions and positive feedback from authors.