The phrase "a recent study elucidated" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to a study that has clarified or explained a particular topic or finding.
Example: "A recent study elucidated the effects of climate change on marine biodiversity."
Alternatives: "a recent study clarified" or "a recent study explained".
However as a counter example, recent studies elucidated the link between O3 and mortality [ 51, 76- 78].
Recent studies elucidated that membrane proteins undergo large movements during functions [15], [16].
Recent studies elucidated that PARylation system is regulated by Parp family genes, 17 of which have been identified so far [10].
Recent studies elucidated some of the molecular mechanism(s) responsible for the inhibition of growth through cell cycle arrest and induction of apoptosis in lung and prostate cancer cells (Collins et al, 2006; Guo et al, 2007; Zhu et al, 2007).
A recent study also elucidated that the TF-FVIIa-activated factor X complex regulates migration of human breast cancer cells.
A recent study has elucidated the significant differences in the metabolomes of adipocytes, serum and an adipocyte cell line after activation of two nuclear receptors, peroxisome proliferator activated receptor β/δ (PPARβ/δ) and PPARγ.
A recent study has elucidated that SAG consist of 3 species with S. constellatus divided into 3 subspecies (subsp constellatus (SCC), subsp pharyngis (SCP) and subsp viborgensis) and S. anginosus divided into 2 subspecies [subsp anginosus (SAA) and subsp whileyi (SAW ], based on the use of seven core housekeeping genes [ 7].
Recent studies elucidating their cellular functions have established their roles in bacterial growth and development.
Another key factor in CF elimination is PF synapses, the other main excitatory input to PCs (Box 1 reviews recent studies elucidating the mechanism of PF PC synaptogenesis).
