Get ready for Biologists @ 100 in Liverpool with our pre-conference video and guide
The Biologists @ 100 conference in Liverpool is just around the corner and we would like to prepare all attendees for an inspiring and engaging experience! Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned conference-goer, our latest resources will help you navigate the event with confidence. 
Pre-Conference Video In…
| Posted on | 17 March 2025 |
Faster, smarter, better: preLights search function gets a makeover
We are excited to announce a significant enhancement to our website's search functionality. With the extensive overhaul of the search tool, visitors can now enjoy a more streamlined and effective search experience. Key features of the updated search function include: Search by preLight: Locate articles using filters such as publication…
| Posted on | 19 February 2025 |
Celebrating 100 years of The Company of Biologists
To mark the 100-year anniversary of The Company of Biologists, the first anniversary article— prepared by four of the Directors—was just published. It reflects on a century of transformative contributions to the biological sciences and its community. Accompanying the editorial is a beautifully designed poster (see image below) highlighting key…
| Posted on | 9 January 2025 |
Latest spotLights feature two preprint authors from the Rechavi Lab
To kick off the new year, we’re happy to announce two new spotLight episodes. As you may notice, they are a little different than usual! These concise episodes are designed with the on-the-go listener in mind – perfect for a commute, quick stroll or a coffee/tea break. 
In these…
| Posted on | 3 January 2025 |
The most-viewed preLights of 2024
As we near the end of 2024, we can look back at another year in which the preLights community has managed to highlight some of the most groundbreaking biological preprints. A massive thank you to everyone involved! This year’s most-viewed preLights reflect the breadth and diversity of our platform –…
| Posted on | 10 December 2024 |
“Publishers and early-career researchers working together: Guiding initiatives”
This paper, spearheaded by the preLights Community Manager and co-written by preLighter Benjamin Dominik Maier, is now live on the Early Online page of Science Editor. It is the final result of a ‘2024 Researcher to Reader Conference’ workshop which explored the perspectives of publishers and early-career researchers (ECRs) on…
| Posted on | 5 December 2024 |