Our portfolio of biological and life sciences journals continue to push the boundaries of research and research communication. Discover the latest papers…
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Biology Discover the latest Biological and Life Sciences ResearchRead more
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Behind the paper Behind the paper: why we cannot tell different types of species interaction networks apartRead more
In this ‘behind the paper’ post, Chris Brimacombe discusses why it is so difficult to study the structure of species interaction networks…
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Behind the paper Behind the paper: neuronal activity can drive cerebrospinal fluid flow in the human brainRead more
In this ‘behind the paper’ post, Stephanie Williams discusses how the new equipment, techniques and methods developed in her lab helped them…
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Behind the paper Behind the paper: why collaboration is key to studying the brainRead more
In this ‘behind the paper’ post, Joe Ziminski discusses his collaborative experience while studying how our brain changes when we learn. The…
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Biology Explore the latest research making an impact in your fieldRead more
Our biological science research journals cover a broad range of topics, from animal biology and plant science to genetic engineering, immunology, and…
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Behind the paper Behind the paper: The relationship between an oncometabolite and propionate degradation in nematodesRead more
In this ‘behind the paper’ post, Olga Ponomarova discusses how testing many diverse hypothesis brought them to find the relationship between apparently…
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Biology Ape Research Index (ARI): Quantifying the effect of previous experience in research tasks on cognitive skills in captive chimpanzeesRead more
Finalists from the 2022 Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research discuss The Ape Research Index. Note: PLOS is delighted to…
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Behind the paper Behind the paper: identifying brain areas that control non-vocal communicationRead more
In this ‘behind the paper’ post, Eric Schuppe discusses how seeing a woodpecker drumming up close and a new collaboration changed the…
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Behind the paper Behind the paper: ecosystem evolution of the first animalsRead more
In this ‘behind the paper’ post, Emily Mitchell discusses the value of getting undergraduate students involved in research projects. Our new…
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Behind the paper Behind the paper: accepting “the creative cloud” as part of the processRead more
In this ‘behind the paper’ post, Özge Özgüç explains how curiosity-led side projects helped her keep going after a series of disappointing…
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Behind the paper Behind the paper: hunting for herpesvirus — the search for a transmissible vaccine vectorRead more
In this ‘behind the paper’ post, Megan Griffiths discusses the challenges of studying herpesvirus transmission by vampire bats in South and Central…
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Biology Meet PLOS Biology Associate Editor, Richard HodgeRead more
This month, we chatted with associate editor Richard Hodge. After starting his editorial career with PLOS ONE in 2019, Richard joined the…