The unique morphology of the spiny ant, uncovered with the use of an advanced form of 3D microscopy known as 3D X-ray…
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Advocacy Immediate and Lasting Impact: Top Ten New Species of 2017
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Advocacy Getting the Impact Factor Genie Back in the Box
On occasion The Official PLOS Blog presents Thought Leadership interviews with scientists leading the way on issues integral to the transformation of…
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Advocacy Beyond Slogans: After the March for Science Has Passed
“Science and democracy are logical allies, they both flourish with an open network of ideas, evidence and an uncompromising examination of results.&rdquo…
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Open Access Progress and Challenges for Neglected Tropical Diseases: An Anniversary Assessment
This year PLOS celebrates the 10th anniversary of PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases (PLOS NTDs). The festivities are off to an impressive start with…
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In the News Open Data Projects Win Wellcome Trust, NIH and HHMI Open Science Prize
Editor’s Note: See related items in PLOS Biology and The Official PLOS Blog. “Scientists can do much more with their own…
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In the News Early Career Researchers and Forbes 30 Under 30 Innovators Have What It Takes
This post is part one of a two-part blog series. Visit the PLOS ECR Community for part two. In advance of the third…
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In the News Optimism on Rare Disease Day: With Research, Possibilities are Limitless
Editor’s Note: See related items in PLOS Biology and The Official PLOS Blog. Since 2008 in Europe and 2009 in the US, the last…
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In the News A Year of Open for Discovery
Every year, PLOS releases an Annual Update of milestones and highlights. We do this for more than just archival purposes of notable…
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In the News Imaging Active Cells for Insights, Education and Reward
Effective science communication engages readers through use of multiple formats, from written text to visual images. In recognition of the long-standing importance…
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In the News A PLOS Response to Open in Action with Open Science
With the theme of Open in Action, International Open Access Week 2016 served as a call for researchers, policymakers, funders and publishers…
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In the News The Best of Both Worlds: Preprints and Journals
Update December 5, 2016: PLOS Genetics now has in place a new initiative to use preprint servers for identifying and soliciting manuscripts. Please…
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Assessment Influential Work from PLOS Authors Garners Lasker Awards
The Lasker Awards recognize the contributions of scientists, physicians and public servants who have made major advances in the understanding, diagnosis, treatment…