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Behind the paper Behind the paper: The relationship between an oncometabolite and propionate degradation in nematodes
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In this ‘behind the paper’ post, Yaqing Su discusses how the lockdown and the pandemic redirected her thoughts in developing a model…
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Behind the paper Behind the paper: Tumors produce factors that promote extramedullary hematopoiesis
In this ‘behind the paper’ post, Derek Barisas discusses how analyzing some old data shaped a hypothesis and led them to find…
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Behind the paper Behind the paper: Modifying bacteria metabolism to increase susceptibility to antibiotics
In this ‘behind the paper’ post, Hansol Im explains how the drive to test a hypothesis, collaboration and team work led them…
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Biology The PLOS Biology 12 Covers of Christmas
To celebrate 12 months of cutting-edge science we’ve decided to round up our PLOS Biology cover stars to the tune of…
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Biology International Genetic Epidemiology Society (IGES) annual meeting. (October 12-14 2019): Heather Cordell
As part of its mission to encourage engagement within the genetics community, PLOS Genetics is sponsoring a number of conferences and meetings this year…
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Biology Gordon Research Conference: Mechanisms of Microbial Transcription. (July 28 – Aug 2, 2019): Bryce Nickels
As part of its mission to encourage engagement within the genetics community, PLOS Genetics is sponsoring a number of conferences and meetings…
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Blog Understanding Images: Identifying a novel gene involved in hair disorders
Author: Prashant Sharma, Undiagnosed Diseases Program, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health Competing interests: Prashant Sharma is an author…
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Biology Understanding Images: Chimeric sugar transporters bring Greek mythology to the brewing industry
Author: EmilyClare Baker is a postdoctoral scholar at the Institute of Ecology & Evolution, University of Oregon-Eugene. Competing Interests: EmilyClare Baker is…
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Biology 10th International Conference on Canine and Feline Genetics and Genomics 2019 (May 26 – 29, 2019): Tosso Leeb
As part of its mission to encourage engagement within the genetics community, PLOS Genetics is sponsoring a number of conferences and meetings…
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Announcement Nominations open for the PLOS Genetics Research Prize 2019
We’re delighted to announce the opening of nominations for the PLOS Genetics Research Prize 2019! In 2018, the PLOS Genetics Senior Editors…