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Snake venom metalloproteinases are predominantly responsible for the cytotoxic effects of certain African viper venoms

Keirah E. Bartlett, Adam Westhorpe, Mark C. Wilkinson, et al.

Selected by 13 January 2026

Daniel Osorno Valencia

Pharmacology and Toxicology

KANK2 at focal adhesion regulates their maintenance and dynamics, while at fibrillar adhesions it influences cell migration via microtubule-dependent mechanism

Nikolina Stojanović, Anja Rac, Marija Lončarić, et al.

Selected by 12 January 2026

Vibha SINGH

Cell Biology

Cryo-EM reveals multiple mechanisms of ribosome inhibition by doxycycline

William S. Stuart, Michail N. Isupov, Mathew McLaren, et al.

Selected by 06 January 2026

Leonie Brüne

Molecular Biology

Enzymatic bromination of native peptides for late-stage structural diversification via Suzuki-Miyaura coupling

Haley N. Bridge, Chase L. Radziej, Amy M. Weeks

Selected by 31 December 2025

Zhang-He Goh

Biochemistry

Taxane-Induced Conformational Changes in the Microtubule Lattice Activate GEF-H1-Dependent RhoA Signaling

Joyce C. M. Meiring, Varsha Mahapatra, Molly S.C. Gravett, et al.

Selected by 31 December 2025

Vibha SINGH

Cell Biology

PIP5K-Ras bistability triggers plasma membrane symmetry breaking to define cellular polarity and regulate migration

Yu Deng, Tatsat Banerjee, Satomi Matsuoka, et al.

Selected by 29 December 2025

Vibha SINGH

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Preprints without borders: SciELO Preprints’ push for multilingual, Open Science in Latin America and beyond

preLights recently spoke with Carolina Tanigushi who now looks after SciELO Preprints, the preprint server that is part of the SciELO Network. We talked about SciELO’s shift into an Open Science programme, the opportunities and challenges of running a preprint service across 16 national collections, and practical steps to boost…

Posted on 14 January 2026

Reflecting on 2025: Popular themes from preLights

As we head into 2026, it seems a good time to reflect on some popular preLights that were posted last year. From the discovery of novel (extra)cellular structures to the adoption of tools reshaping the way we study biological processes up close, these stories together provide a glimpse into the…

Posted on 7 January 2026

From preLighter to Executive Editor: How Samantha Seah helps students find their voice in science

In this interview, we hear from Samantha Seah, a former preLighter who will soon step into the role of Executive Editor at the Journal of Emerging Investigators. Here, Samantha traces JEI’s origins, explains how student projects are reviewed and supported, describes recent expansions like eiRxiv and teacher resources, and shares…

Posted on 10 December 2025

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SciELO preprints – From 2025 onwards

SciELO has become a cornerstone of open, multilingual scholarly communication across Latin America. Its preprint server, SciELO preprints, is expanding the global reach of preprinted research from the region (for more information, see our interview with Carolina Tanigushi). This preList brings together biological, English language SciELO preprints to help readers discover emerging work from the Global South. By highlighting these preprints in one place, we aim to support visibility, encourage early feedback, and showcase the vibrant research communities contributing to SciELO’s open science ecosystem.

 



List by Carolina Tanigushi, Carolina Tanigushi

November in preprints – DevBio & Stem cell biology

preLighters with expertise across developmental and stem cell biology have nominated a few developmental and stem cell biology (and related) preprints posted in November they’re excited about and explain in a single paragraph why. Concise preprint highlights, prepared by the preLighter community – a quick way to spot upcoming trends, new methods and fresh ideas.

 



List by Aline Grata et al.

October in preprints – DevBio & Stem cell biology

Each month, preLighters with expertise across developmental and stem cell biology nominate a few recent developmental and stem cell biology (and related) preprints they’re excited about and explain in a single paragraph why. Short, snappy picks from working scientists — a quick way to spot fresh ideas, bold methods and papers worth reading in full. These preprints can all be found in the October preprint list published on the Node.

 



List by Deevitha Balasubramanian et al.

October in preprints – Cell biology edition

Different preLighters, with expertise across cell biology, have worked together to create this preprint reading list for researchers with an interest in cell biology. This month, most picks fall under (1) Cell organelles and organisation, followed by (2) Mechanosignaling and mechanotransduction, (3) Cell cycle and division and (4) Cell migration

 



List by Matthew Davies et al.
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